Coles & Clark County, Illinois

Hickory Grove
Solar Project

A 200 MW utility-scale solar facility delivering clean, affordable energy to Illinois families and creating lasting economic opportunity for our communities.
At a Glance

Project by the Numbers

200 MW
Generating Capacity
Enough to power a mid-size US city
~60K
Homes Powered
Equivalent households served annually
$50M+
Local Tax Revenue
Over project lifetime for Coles & Clark County
~400
Construction Jobs
New local employment opportunities
Why This Project

A Clean Economic Opportunity for Illinois

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Illinois-Made Clean Energy

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Economic Benefits

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Job Opportunities

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Why This Project

From Vision to Reality

Hickory Grove Solar follows a transparent, seven-phase development process — from initial site selection through construction and long-term operation. Learn about each step and what to expect along the way.
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Why This Project

Coles & Clark County, Illinois

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Hickory Grove Solar is strategically sited in Coles and Clark County, delivering power directly into the Illinois grid and supporting local communities with clean, reliable energy.

  • 200 MW utility-scale solar facility
  • Delivers power into the Illinois grid
  • Located on agricultural land with minimal footprint
  • Close proximity to existing transmission infrastructure
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Owner & Operator

About Atlantica

Atlantica is a sustainable infrastructure company engaged across the entire project lifecycle — from origination, development, and financing to construction and long-term operational management. With over 3.6 GW in operation and 54 operating assets across North America, Europe, and South America, Atlantica is committed to powering the energy transition.
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The Project in Pictures

Latest News

Project Updates

All updates
Project Milestone
Spring, 2026

Spring 2026 – Project Newsletter

Construction is officially underway at the Hickory Grove Solar Project. Ground was broken in February 2026, and civil works including grading, fencing, and underground collection line installation are now in progress across the southern portion of the project area.Approximately 180 construction workers are currently on site, with over 60% hired from Coles and Clark County…
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Community Outreach
Winter, 2025

Winter 2025 – Project Newsletter

As 2025 draws to a close, the Hickory Grove Solar Project is fully permitted and ready for construction. Pre-construction activities including access road grading and utility marking have been completed across the project area.We have finalized agreements with our primary EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor and have begun procurement of solar panels, inverters, and…
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Project Milestone
Fall, 2025

Fall 2025 – Project Newsletter

We are thrilled to announce that the Illinois Commerce Commission granted full construction approval for the Hickory Grove Solar Project in September 2025. This is the most significant milestone to date, clearing the way for construction to begin in early 2026.Atlantica has finalized the engineering design for all 847 acres of solar panels, inverter stations,…
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FAQ

Common Questions

Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about the project.

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