Ameresco Completes 27 MW Solar Farm in Illinois

Source: College of Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Ameresco has finished building a solar farm with a capacity of 26.3 megawatts in DePue, Illinois. The solar farm features 65,832 photovoltaic panels mounted on above-ground supports and is projected to generate 37,000 megawatt-hours of electricity during its initial year of functioning. The entity responsible for the project has taken on the roles of developer, constructor, and proprietor of the solar installation, situated on a previously developed land, with the planning stage commencing in 2019. Ameresco’s Executive Vice President, Lou Maltezos, expressed satisfaction in successfully finishing this crucial renewable energy endeavor and praised the village of DePue and the state of Illinois for their dedication to a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. He mentioned that the company will offer ongoing maintenance and assistance for the duration of the facility’s existence. We anticipate reaping the financial and ecological rewards of the newly established solar farm for many years ahead. Upon finishing the project, DePue will gain from a share of the produced energy for its own facilities, as well as from the licensing fees accrued during the site’s establishment. Upon the project’s completion, Bureau County will receive a higher amount of revenue from property taxes.