Category: In the News

July 29, 2020

Southern Illinois Community Solar Project Becomes the First in the Region

Downstate Illinois has received its first community solar project as part of the 2017 Future Energy Jobs Act.

July 28, 2020

First downstate project through Illinois community solar program completed

The installation is one of 18 community solar projects by Summit Ridge Energy in Ameren’s southern Illinois territory.

July 28, 2020

First downstate project through Illinois community solar program underway

The first community solar project in downstate Illinois facilitated by the state’s 2017 Future Energy Jobs Act is now being built.

June 30, 2020

Fulton’ solar project complete

Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) announced recently the completion and energization of its ‘Fulton’ solar project, a 2.7-megawatt DC community solar farm comprised of nearly 7,000 solar panels.

June 24, 2020

Ameren Community Solar Project is Activated in Fulton County

The first Ameren community solar project in Illinois has come online. Overseen by Summit Ridge Energy (SRE), the Fulton County project was completed and energized to produce 2.7-megawatts across 7,000 panels.

June 23, 2020

Illinois’ First Ameren Community Solar Project Comes Online

Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) announced today the completion and energization of its “Fulton” solar project, a 2.7 megawatt DC community solar farm comprised of nearly 7,000 solar panels. The project is built across 30 acres in Fulton County, Illinois.