Ameresco completes largest solar farm in Bureau County

DEPUE, Ill. – Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:), a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has announced the completion of a 26.3 MW DC, 20 MW AC solar farm in DePue, Illinois. This project marks a significant step towards Illinois’ renewable energy goal of 25% by 2025. The solar installation, now the largest in Bureau County, is equipped with over 65,000 photovoltaic panels and is expected to generate 37,000 megawatt hours of clean energy annually.

The DePue solar farm, developed on a brownfield site, began its plans in October 2019 and is now fully operational. Ameresco has acted as the developer, builder, and owner of the project, which is projected to offset 25,947 metric tons of CO2 each year. This is comparable to removing 5,509 cars from the road or powering 3,280 homes for a year.

Local officials have expressed pride in the project’s completion. Village President Daniel Hoffert highlighted the environmental impact and the economic prosperity the solar farm is expected to bring to the community and the region. The Village of DePue will benefit from the energy produced, leading to significant energy cost savings and increased property tax revenue for Bureau County.

Ameresco will continue to provide maintenance and support services for the solar farm throughout its operational life.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement.

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