Buckheart Solar
Buckheart Solar is a solar photovoltaic project proposed for Fulton County, Illinois. It will generate clean, emission-free energy and substantial long-term economic benefit to the local community.
Location
Illinois
Date
March 2026
MW
821
MISSO
Transmission System
About Buckheart Solar
Buckheart Solar has been continually working with the local community in the planning and development of this important project and encourages any landowners in Fulton County who may be interested in learning how they can participate to contact us directly for more information.
Energy generation capacity
75,000
Households powered by the project
Sheep supporting vegetation management
Project History
With an estimated generation capacity of up to 821 MW, upon its completion, Buckheart Solar stands to become one of the largest solar farms in the United States, providing consistent income regardless of weather, for decades to come. It will also help advance Illinois’ ambitious climate goals by injecting significant portion of renewable electric power into the grid.
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