Castillo Engineering, a prominent design and engineering firm specializing in solar and energy storage, has entered into a strategic collaboration with RECON Corporation, an experienced EPC and solar contracting company. Together, they are embarking on the development of five community solar farms in Illinois, boasting a combined capacity of 15 MW.
Each of these facilities will feature a 3 MW capacity and will be outfitted with state-of-the-art bifacial solar modules and Qcells solar trackers. Construction activities for these projects are slated to commence in the fourth quarter of 2023, as per a press release issued on Monday.
Once these solar farms reach completion, Castillo Engineering and RECON Corporation will have collectively delivered an impressive total of over 60 community solar projects across the state of Illinois, contributing a substantial 200 MW of solar power generation capacity.
Castillo Engineering highlighted its invaluable expertise in utility fault current management, a factor that has played a pivotal role in optimizing and cost-effectively managing mid-voltage equipment for all these projects. Furthermore, this expertise has facilitated smoother permitting processes and contributed to overall project cost reduction, among other advantages. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in advancing renewable energy infrastructure in Illinois.
