About the Project
A Clean Economic Opportunity for Illinois
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Hickory Grove Solar delivers affordable clean energy to Illinois families while generating lasting economic benefits for Coles and Clark County — through new jobs, local tax revenue, and investment in community services.
At a Glance
Project by the Numbers
200 MW
Generating Capacity
Enough to power a mid-size US city
~60K
Homes Powered
Equivalent households served annually
$50M+
Local Tax Revenue
Over project lifetime for Coles & Clark County
~400
Construction Jobs
New local employment opportunities
Why This Project
Benefits for Illinois
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua, delivering benefits to schools, roads, and community services.
Energy Facts
Why Solar?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing and most cost-effective sources of new electricity generation in the United States, providing clean, reliable power with minimal environmental impact.
- Solar generation accounts for a growing share of US electricity
- No emissions during operation — zero air or water pollution
- Fixed-price power helps stabilize energy costs for consumers
- Over 80% of materials recyclable at end of life
High
Solar Irradiance
Illinois receives strong annual solar resource
Direct
Grid Delivery
Power fed directly into the Illinois grid
~200K t
CO₂ Avoided
Tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually vs coal
<1%
Land Use
Of project area — farming continues around panels