Project developer and owner Standard Solar has completed construction of a 1 MW ground-mounted solar array on Lake County’s Central Permit Facility (CPF) in Libertyville, Illinois.
Developed with WCP Solar, the project will power the CPF facility with clean, renewable energy and contribute to the county’s long-term sustainability goals.
“This installation helps Lake County achieve its clean energy goals and reflects Standard Solar’s broader commitment to expanding renewable energy across Illinois,” said Harry Benson, Director of Business Development for Standard Solar.
The system is projected to generate approximately 1,452,000 kWh of clean energy annually and help lower carbon emissions and reduce the county’s energy costs, once operational at the end 2024. The project will help Lake County achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for government operations, thus accomplishing a resolution passed by the Lake County Board in 2020.
Illinois aims to receive 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025, with solar energy as an important factor. Moreover, Illinois ranks in the Top 15 states for solar growth potential, with more than 500 MW of solar capacity installed.
Community solar is considered as an affordable and more direct entry point for consumers wanting to invest in affordable renewable energy. The subscriptions can help them reduce energy bills via credits, and the projects are less expensive than residential rooftop solar and less remote than many utility-scale farms.
Standard Solar owns and operates more than 350 MW across the U.S.
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