- As of August 2023, Illinois is home to 122 operational solar farms, boasting a substantial capacity of 875 MW and a total electricity generation of 544,136 MWh. Compared to other US states, Illinois stands out with its significant number of solar farms.
- The state is witnessing a surge in solar farm development with 11 farms under construction (105 MW[1] total est. capacity), 12 planned farms (1,328 MW total est. capacity), 230 Utility-Scale Queued projects, and 17 site control projects. Should these proceed as planned, Illinois’ capacity will surge by a remarkable estimation of 1,433 MW, marking a 64% growth.
- The average size of a solar farm in Illinois is 50 acres, capable of generating 9MW of electricity under optimal conditions. This equates to a land requirement of approximately 5 acres per MW of capacity in the state.
DENVER, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LandGate‘s extensive analysis vividly highlights the current upswing in development activities throughout Illinois. For a thorough review of the numerous federal and state incentives available to solar energy developers in Illinois and additional data on the state’s solar landscape, please visit this link.
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[1] All capacity numbers are in MWac
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