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Solar Farms in IL
[Last updated: Jan 2026]
Illinois hosts a significant share of utility-scale solar capacity in the United States, driven by abundant solar resource and grid integration opportunities. This page catalogs solar farms at 200 MW nameplate capacity or greater, showing their locations and capacity information.
Largest Solar Farms in Illinois
| SOLAR FARM | MW | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dock Solar | 360 | |
| Triple Black Diamond solar farm | 250 | |
| Prairie Wolf Solar | 200 | Ashmore Township |
| Black Diamond Solar | 299 | Christian County |
| Owens Creek Solar | 500 | DeKalb County |
| Blue Sky solar farm | 300 | Grundy County |
| Heritage Prairie Renewable solar farm | 300 | Kankakee County |
| South Dixon Solar | 500 | Lee County |
| Steward Creek Solar | 600 | Lee County |
| Double Black Diamond Solar | 593 | Sangamon County |
Capacity summary
IL solar farms at 200+ MW of nameplate capacity. These facilities contribute to the state’s energy generation profile and form part of regional electricity infrastructure. As deployment accelerates, solar farms will remain a cornerstone of America’s energy transformation - enabling a more resilient, distributed, and sustainable electricity system.