Aspen Power Acquires 20-Project Community Solar Portfolio in Illinois
May 1, 2024
Aspen Power announced it will acquire a portfolio of 20 community solar projects (up to 19 MW), primarily located in Illinois, partnering with a developer and working with Common Energy to subscribe and manage the projects. The acquisition expands Aspen Power's distributed generation footprint and increases access to community solar for residential and low- and moderate-income customers in Illinois.
- Buyers
- Aspen Power
- Targets
- 20 community solar projects (Illinois portfolio)
- Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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