Solar in Illinois
Bridgeland Solar
Formerly Sangamon Solar, the newly named Bridgeland Solar project is helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future in Sangamon County, Illinois. As a company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative energy solutions with long-term impact, our projects create jobs, build community partnerships, generate revenue for local governments and schools, and protect the environment.
100 MW solar
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 23,600 Illinois homes annually
Located in
Sangamon County, IL
Our clean energy commitment
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
225,500 MWh
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
~$17.7 Million
Expected to be generated in tax revenue for Chatham, Auburn, local schools and Sangamon County over the life of the project. Local schools will receive more than 60% of the tax revenue.
~200 Jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction.
Project details
- Sited on approximately ~650 acres of privately owned land, equivalent to 0.1% of farmland in Sangamon County and 0.002% of farmland in the state of Illinois
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with the Illinois Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreement
- City Water, Light and Power customers will receive clean energy produced by the project
Expected project timline
2020 – 2026
Development, siting, permitting
2026 – 2027
Construction
2027
Operations
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Partnering with communities for the future of clean energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Additional information
Safety and sustainability best practices
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed, including but not limited to:
- Wetland Delineation
- Drain Tile Assessment
- T&E spp. Habitat Assessment
- Cultural Resources Studies – archaeology & historic structures
- Phase I ESA
- Glare Study
- Traffic Study
- Hydrology (H&H) Study
- Geotechnical Study
Resources and FAQs
Download our Project Fact Sheet to learn more
Meet your AES team
Katie Haarsager
Claire Spitz
CONTACT
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Sangamon Solar. Please contact us using the information below.