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What are the key details for the project “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”?

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The project “Double Black Diamond Solar Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PV Magazine USA.

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What is the latest status of the project “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”?

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The status recorded for “Double Black Diamond Solar Project” is completed.

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Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”: EPCs/contractors (McCarthy Building Companies).

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Double Black Diamond Solar Project” to USD 779000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Double Black Diamond Solar Project”?

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This Taiyo project page references PV Magazine USA along with the original URL (https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/05/01/double-black-diamond-now-the-largest-operating-solar-power-producer-east-of-the-mississippi/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Double Black Diamond Solar project is an 800 MWdc solar power plant located in Illinois, now operational and recognized as the largest solar facility east of the Mississippi. It employs U.S.-made modules and trackers, and is expected to significantly reduce regional carbon emissions while providing substantial community benefits.
Original sector	Energy
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Solar, Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse
Article published date	2025-05-03

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Illinois

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