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Largest solar project east of Mississippi River now online in Illinois

May 1, 2025
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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…

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Largest solar project east of Mississippi River now online in Illinois

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