Harlem School District Solar Project
Sector: Solar • Location: Machesney Park, Illinois, United States
Source: AOL
Harlem School District and New Energy Equity launched a 5.5-megawatt solar project on district-owned land in Machesney Park, Illinois. The project is expected to power 1,002 homes annually and generate 8.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. It will provide financial benefits to the school district through annual lease payments and utility bill credits for 25 years, offsetting energy
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission
- Location
- Machesney Park, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Harlem School District and New Energy Equity launched a 5.5-megawatt solar project on district-owned land in Machesney Park, Illinois. The project is expected to power 1,002 homes annually and generate 8.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. It will provide financial benefits to the school district through annual lease payments and utility bill credits for 25 years, offsetting energy costs across nine schools. Additionally, New Energy Equity will fund a scholarship program awarding $10,000 annually to students for the 25-year life of the project, totaling $250,000. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Machesney Park |
Source
Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission |
Article published date | 2026-07-11 |
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