Illinois powers up a new generation of community solar 2.0
A state that’s considered a leader in U.S. community solar policy powered up the first of its new type of community solar projects, which was years in the making.
For rooftop, community solar, ‘we’re all for it,’ ComEd says
Electric utility ComEd and its parent company Exelon spoke in a keynote session at the Midwest Solar Expo about why, as utilities, they want growth in the community solar and rooftop solar markets.
Midwest solar industry seeks broader support
Intersolar and Energy Storage North America held its first Midwest show June 9 to June 11, where solar leaders discussed the success and lessons learned from this year’s legislative session, among other topics affecting the solar industry.
Illinois considers clean energy package to tackle data center boom
Illinois lawmakers are working on an omnibus clean energy package that would introduce a Storage for All program, a Solar Bill of Rights, virtual power plant programs, to name a few.
Tax credit transferability drives growth in third-party solar ownership, Wood Mackenzie says
Third-party ownership dominated the U.S. commercial and community solar market, reaching 72% a share in 2024, a Wood Mackenzie report found.
Double Black Diamond now the largest operating solar power producer east of the Mississippi
The Illinois solar power project features U.S.-made modules and trackers, employed 500 people during construction and will provide an estimated $100 million in community benefit funds.
Solar to power wastewater treatment plant in Illinois
The project’s owner and operator, Onyx Renewables, will monetize the project’s renewable energy credits as part of the Illinois Shines program.
Five years of Illinois Solar for All
The average per kilowatt cost declined among Illinois Solar for All projects that went online in recent years.
Community solar giants Perch Energy, Arcadia announce merger
The merger stands to be the largest pure-play community solar acquisition in the U.S.
Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035
The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.
