NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed energy, is proud to announce the upcoming completion of two brownfield solar development projects —Yeoman Solar in Waukegan, Illinois, and Little Elk Solar in Elkton, Maryland. These projects exemplify CleanCapital’s deep expertise in solar and energy storage development and its continued mission to invest in small-scale distributed energy generation to help meet growing energy demands.
Set to be placed in service at the end of 2025, the Yeoman solar project is a 9.15 megawatt (MW) community solar project built on the Yeoman Creek Landfill Superfund site, a location undergoing environmental remediation. The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 owns the portion of the EPA Superfund site being transformed into an energy generation hub that is expected to produce approximately 13,036 MWh annually – enough to power more than 1,000 homes. Participating in the Illinois Solar for All Low-Income Community Solar Pilot Program, the Yeoman solar project will provide low-income Waukegan households with 50% discounted electricity credits, saving each subscriber an estimated $400 annually. CleanCapital has partnered with PowerMarket to manage subscriber engagement and enrollment and has extended the anchor subscription opportunity to the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, further strengthening community ties.
“The Yeoman solar project is the largest community solar facility in ComEd service territory, and its completion is a major milestone for CleanCapital, as well as for Waukegan-area customers looking to reduce their energy costs,” said Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of ComEd. “We look forward to continuing to partner with CleanCapital as the company brings more renewable energy onto the grid for the benefit of ComEd customers.”
The Little Elk Solar Project, with a capacity of 822 kW, is also scheduled to be placed in service by the end of 2025. Located on an EPA Superfund site, formerly home to a paper mill and solvent recycling facilities, this project marks a significant step in repurposing contaminated land for clean energy generation. Before development began, this project was acquired by CleanCapital as part of its acquisition of BQ Energy, a long-time national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. Little Elk Solar is expected to produce an annual output of 1,084 MWh and will provide energy under the Maryland Community Solar Energy Generation System Pilot Program, with at least 50% of its energy dedicated to serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) customers in the Delmarva territory.
“Both of these solar projects underscore the transformative potential of developing brownfields and Superfund sites into productive, renewable energy generation assets,” states Paul Curran, Chief Development Officer at CleanCapital. “Projects like these are what our team at CleanCapital enjoy investing in and developing because it will bring affordable and reliable energy to those in the local communities, helping to reduce their monthly utility bill.”
CleanCapital remains committed to unleashing American energy dominance by investing in high-impact middle market solar and energy storage projects that deliver dependable, cost-effective power to communities across the country. As energy demands continue to rise, projects like Yeoman and Little Elk can provide affordable access to renewable energy which is essential for long-term economic resilience and energy security.
About CleanCapital
CleanCapital is a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, including middle-market solar and energy storage. The company develops, builds, owns, operates, and invests in clean energy assets across the U.S. Leveraging over a decade of clean energy expertise and over $1.5 billion in investments, CleanCapital has built a diverse portfolio of operating assets and a growing project pipeline. By combining institutional capital with in-house expertise and regional development partnerships, CleanCapital delivers economically sound projects that drive more clean megawatts to the grid, solidifying energy dominance in the U.S.
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