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Swift Current Energy has started building the Double Black Diamond Solar Facility, the largest solar project in southern Illinois. Once complete, the solar facility expects to produce 800 megawatts of electricity---sufficient for powering 100,000 homes annually. It also has the potential to slash carbon dioxide emissions by one million tons per year. Power will be distributed to several facilities, such as O’Hare International Airport and Loyola University Chicago.
“We are proud to be home to one of the largest clean energy projects in the nation. The Double Black Diamond Solar project brings significant economic benefits to our community, contributing $100 million in tax revenue and supporting hundreds of jobs. This project is a win for both our community and the environment,” said Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter
In addition, the Double Black Diamond Solar facility could become a big economic boost for the local community. According to officials, the project expects to generate $100 million in tax revenue and create hundreds of jobs through the facility’s construction and operational phases.
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