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Tilden solar project, US

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3rd October 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Tilden solar project.

Location
On a 425 ha historic subsurface mine site, in Randolph County, Illinois, in the US.

Project Owner/s
US national clean energy company Sol Systems.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 182 MW solar project, which will produce enough clean energy to power about 33 800 Illinois homes  a year. 

Potential Job Creation
The project aims to create an estimated 300 construction jobs, with the majority being local appointments in collaboration with area unions, including carpenters, operators and electricians.

Capital Expenditure
$345-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in January 2025.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Qcells (solar modules); and Nextracker (racking systems).

Contact Details for Project Information
Sol Systems, tel +1 202 349 2085 or email info@solsystems.com.
 

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