US EditionSwift Current Energy Announces Energization of Landmark 800 MW Solar Facility in Illinois with American-Made Equipment
- Swift Current Energy announced on April 30, 2025, that its 800 MW Double Black Diamond Solar facility near Springfield, Illinois, is now operational.
- The project arose from growing U.S. Electricity demand driven by manufacturing and technology needs and involved financing from Google and major lenders.
- The facility, the largest operating solar site in Illinois and east of the Mississippi, created 500 construction jobs and uses American-made equipment and union labor.
- The project is projected to produce $100 million in tax income for the local area, with more than 60% of those funds designated for public schools and the remainder allocated to vital services such as public safety, infrastructure, and community programs.
- Local officials and partners highlight that the facility advances clean energy goals, boosts economic benefits, supports manufacturing jobs, and reduces emissions in the region.
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The biggest solar farm east of the Mississippi is now powering Chicago
Swift Current Energy’s 800-megawatt (MW) Double Black Diamond Solar is up and running about 30 miles west of Springfield. It’s now the largest operating solar farm east of the Mississippi, and it’s set to make a serious dent in emissions while delivering clean energy to major customers, including the City of Chicago. more…
Largest solar farm east of the Mississippi provides more than just…
The largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River now provides 100% of the electricity powering Loyola University in Chicago, and starting next fall the solar array will also be part of the university’s lesson plans. The power purchase agreements that made the Double Black Diamond solar farm possible include…
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Swift Current Energy Announces Energization of Landmark 800 MW Solar Facility in Illinois with American-Made Equipment
Substantial Scale: Double Black Diamond Solar is the largest operating solar facility in Illinois and east of the Mississippi RiverStrong Local Customers: City of Chicago and seven other customers are now sourcing power through Constellation from Double Black Diamond Solar,…
Largest solar project east of Mississippi River now online in Illinois
Swift Current Energy has brought its 800-MWDC Double Black Diamond Solar project online in Illinois. Located 30 miles west of Springfield, the project is the largest operating solar facility east of the Mississippi River. Swift Current held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at the project site, an event attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and… The post Largest solar project east of Mississippi River now online in Illinois appeared first …
Swift Current Powers Up 800 MW Solar Plant In Illinois Using American-Made Equipment
Swift Current Energy has officially launched operations at its 800 MWdc (593 MWac) Double Black Diamond Solar project, marking a major milestone for renewable energy in the U.S. Located about […] The post Swift Current Powers Up 800 MW Solar Plant In Illinois Using American-Made Equipment appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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