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
80 MW
Solar Capacity
Proposed solar generation capacity
80 MW
Battery Storage Power
Proposed battery energy storage system power rating
320 MWh
Battery Storage Capacity
Planned energy storage capacity
64
Local Construction Jobs
Estimated new local jobs in Trempealeau County
Why This Project
Benefits for Illinois
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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