Learn How Solar POWERS Illinois

The Illinois solar energy industry is supercharged, and now is the time to join the solar movement. Browse the links below to explore the latest insights, studies, reports, and news to brighten your understanding of the Illinois solar landscape.

The 2MW McLean IL Solar I community solar instalation

Expanding McLean County Solar Access in Disadvantaged Communities

McLean IL Solar I serves 100% low- to moderate-income customers and is pollinator-friendly.

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May 30

Illinois Carport Showcases Unique Usage for Commercial Solar

While many companies may assume rooftops are the only place for solar, Windfree showed Turano that carports are an equally great solution, especially when roof space is limited or when a large parking lot exists.

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Apr 21

How Solar is Creating a Lifelong Impact on Rockford Youth

With solar energy now supporting their operations, CCS can redirect funds previously allocated for utilities into serving more youth.

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Mar 26

Galesburg Gets Illinois’ First Community-Driven Community Solar Project

The Blue Grama Solar project is making history as the Illinois' first-ever energized Community-Driven Community Solar project!

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Feb 27

Bringing Community Solar to Livingston County Residents

AES is bringing to life the Vermilion I solar project, which has been in development since 2017.

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Jan 21

Mooseheart Child City & School Progressing Swiftly in Clean Energy

Now, four years after being energized, Mooseheart has exceeded their annual returns on the project. They are looking forward to the future!

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Dec 3, 2024

Magid Glove & Safety’s Rooftop Solar Installation Among Largest in Midwest

After completion, Magid Glove & Safety’s rooftop solar array was the largest in the Midwest.

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Nov 15, 2024

Heartland Community College Installs Solar to Work Toward a Net-Zero Campus

Heartland Community College has taken major steps toward a net-zero energy campus.

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Oct 10, 2024

New Rockford Solar Project Generates Local Jobs and Helps Lower Utility Costs for the Community

Rock Cut Solar, a new community solar project in Rockford, recently broke ground and is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

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Oct 3, 2024

The Green Journey Across America Pedals into Chicago

The Green Journey pedaled into Chicago as a part of a cross-country, solar-powered bike trip.

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Sep 9, 2024

Oak Park Rec Center Brings Solar Energy Democracy to the Community

The Oak Park Community Recreation Center's 650 solar panels show how even large buildings can achieve Net Zero emissions.

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Jul 8, 2024

Senator Stadelman Learns How Community Solar is Benefiting Rockford

Senator Steve Stadelman touring Rockford Solar. Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman recently visited Rockford to tour a solar installation...

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Jun 28, 2024

Collins Aerospace Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Solar Farm in Rockford

Collins Aerospace breaking ground the 2.6 MW solar farm in Rockford, Illinois. On Friday, April 26, RTX’s Collins Aerospace broke ground...

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May 8, 2024

Community Solar Helps Dixon Park District Move Toward a 100% Clean Energy Future

Meadows Park – a host of hiking trails, soccer fields, and riverfront in Dixon, about an hour southwest of Rockford – will soon be home...

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Apr 24, 2024

Olympic Village Apartments Guide Illinois Toward a Solar Future

Illinois Solar for All-funded project installs 257 KW of solar at a Chicago Heights apartment complex.

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Apr 3, 2024

SunVest Solar Celebrates the Activation of Two CEJA-Enabled Solar Projects

In a pivotal moment for solar energy in Illinois, SunVest Solar announced the activation of twin community solar projects in DeKalb....

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Nov 30, 2023