New Solar For Communities
Our Community Solar Garden vision incorporates the highest standards of solar land stewardship and business operations that provide funding to community security and wealth building initiatives.
Peoria Community Solar Garden
The Peoria Community Solar Garden (PCSG) will be a 10 to 50-acre solar power facility in Peoria County, IL.
We are currently looking to partner with community non-profits and landowners interested in PCSG’s mission of providing security for the least advantaged of us and helping others move from poverty to prosperity.
Want to partner with us? Reach out to us now!
Aurora Community Solar Garden
The Aurora Community Solar Garden (ACSG) will be a 10 to 50-acre solar farm in Aurora Township, IL (Kane County).
We are actively seeking collaborations with community non-profits and landowners who would like to be a part of ACSG’s mission to ensure security for the most vulnerable among us and support others in transitioning from poverty to prosperity.
Want to partner with us? Reach out to us now!
Land Partner with Us
We are seeking to enter into long-term land leases to build and operate our Community Solar Garden Projects in Aurora Township, IL or Peoria County, IL.
Since community solar developers must compete for utility renewable energy contracts, not all land locations can host a cost-effective solar project. Generally, we need the following for a site to be viable:
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Lakeside is looking for continuous land ranging in size from 5-50 acres.
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The flatter and unobstructed the better. Of course, nearby trees or buildings can shade solar panels, but big hills and land contours may also be a problem. When panels are set on slopes, they can shade each other during certain times of day. Shading means less energy per acre.
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Utility Grid Access. Power lines (above or underground) are costly which means that competitive solar projects should be set close to power lines or utility substations.
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Existing Accessible Roads. To build and operate a solar plant, crews must be able to access the site, which means roads. Traffic to a solar project is minimal, but it is necessary, especially during construction. The cost to build and maintain roads can be high so land that is nearby existing roads will allow for a more competitive project.
If you would like your land evaluated for a solar installation, please reach out to us at the link below.
Support Lakeside Energy’s Mission
Lakeside Energy projects are being developed as “Community-Driven Community Solar” sites under the Illinois Power Agency’s IL Shines and IL Solar For All programs.
We’d like to connect with donors, tax and equity investors, municipalities, NGOs and non-profit organizations interested in enhancing the lives of disadvantaged residents in Aurora Township, Peoria County and Tazewell Counties.
If you’d like to discuss opportunities to partner with Lakeside Energy, please reach out to us at the link below.
