186-Megawatt Tilden Solar Project Completed On Former Coal Mine In Illinois

The Tilden Solar Project, a 186-megawatt DC solar system, has been completed on a former subsurface coal mine in Southern Illinois, spanning over 1,000 acres. This innovative project showcases the potential for reimagining and repowering challenging sites as part of a clean energy future. Sol Systems, the project’s developer, overcame unique engineering, environmental, and permitting challenges, including long-term subsidence considerations and coordination with multiple mineral rights owners.

The project’s success is a testament to the company’s commitment to creating long-term economic and environmental value for customers and communities. According to Yuri Horwitz, CEO and Founder of Sol Systems, “Tilden is a compelling example that even the most challenging sites in America, like former coal mines, can be reimagined and repowered as part of our clean energy future.” The Tilden Project is part of a 1-gigawatt portfolio of dual-use solar projects that Sol will operate in active partnership with local farmers and stakeholders.

The project’s construction required a high level of coordination, engineering precision, and problem-solving, as noted by Andy Poirot, Vice President at McCarthy Building Companies. The Tilden Solar Project’s development was reported by Solar Power World, a reliable source for industry insights and news. As the world