Apex Exits 28MW Illinois Community Solar to SolAmerica

• Apex Clean Energy closed a 28 MW Illinois community solar sale to SolAmerica Energy, expanding one of the fastest-growing markets and bringing renewable power to thousands of subscribers.

Apex Clean Energy has completed the sale of a portfolio of Illinois community solar projects to SolAmerica Energy. The deal covers multiple facilities totaling 28 MW, expanding SolAmerica’s footprint in one of the fastest-growing U.S. community solar markets.

The projects are being developed under Illinois’ community solar framework, letting households, businesses and organizations subscribe to a share of each facility’s output and receive electricity-bill credits based on energy generated. Apex said the transaction fits its strategy of developing projects before transferring ownership to long-term operators. SolAmerica will oversee construction and bring the assets into operation, expected to supply renewable power to thousands of subscribers and support Illinois’ clean-energy goals.

What does Apex’s 28 MW Illinois community solar sale to SolAmerica mean for customers?

• Customers in the affected Illinois communities gain additional subscription capacity, giving more households, businesses, and nonprofits the option to enroll in community solar.
  
• Subscribers typically receive bill credits that reflect the electricity produced by their share of a project, helping offset part of their utility costs rather than requiring them to install rooftop systems.
  
• The sale can improve availability and choice in a rapidly expanding market by adding new facilities under Illinois’ community solar program rules.
  
• By transferring projects to a dedicated long-term operator, subscribers benefit from continuity in operations—entities focused on maintaining assets and managing ongoing participation.
  
• More projects reaching the “constructed and operating” stage means more customers can expect to join community solar offerings over time as facilities come online.
  
• Community solar can be particularly valuable for renters, homeowners with unsuitable roofs, and customers who want renewable energy without hosting hardware on their property.
  
• Expanding the developer-to-operator pipeline supports Illinois’ broader clean-energy and emissions-reduction goals, which can translate into more stable long-term access to renewable electricity for subscribers.
• If SolAmerica has an established Illinois customer- and operations-facing approach, subscribers may see streamlined enrollment, account management, and service during the project lifecycle.