Illinois Shines Brighter: ComEd, SunVest Launch 12 MW Community Solar

Oct 16, 2023 03:45 PM ET
  • ComEd and SunVest have partnered to supply northern Illinois with four new community solar projects with 12 MW of capacity. The projects cover 47 acres and 20,000+ solar panels, with more to follow by 2023. Join the community in powering the future with clean energy!
Illinois Shines Brighter: ComEd, SunVest Launch 12 MW Community Solar

ComEd and SunVest have recently commissioned four new community solar projects in northern Illinois with a combined capacity of 12 MW. The projects span 47 acres and are equipped with more than 20,000 solar panels. ComEd expects to have 100 such projects and serve 25,000 customers in its service territory by the end of 2023. SunVest, meanwhile, anticipates to reach 57 MW of community solar projects developed in northern Illinois by the same time.

How Many Community Solar Projects in IL by 2023?

  • ComEd and SunVest’s four new community solar projects span 47 acres and are equipped with 20,000+ solar panels.
  • Communities and businesses in northern Illinois will have access to clean, renewable energy and savings on their electric bills.
  • ComEd has committed to 100 community solar projects and 25,000 customers served by the end of 2023.
  • SunVest anticipates it will deliver 57 MW of community solar projects in northern Illinois by 2023.
  • This community solar initiative has the potential to create new jobs and economic development for the region.
  • This kind of public-private partnership helps to meet the State of Illinois’ renewable energy goals.

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