281.6 kW Roof Mounted Solar Panels for Large Grain Farm in McLean, IL
- Location
- McLean, IL
- Total Size
- 281.6 kW (DC)
- Type
- Roof Mount
- Installed
- August 2021
- Utility
- Ameren
This 281.6 kW solar array serving a large, family-run, grain operation and was completed in two phases. Phase 1 consisted of a 121.6 kW array installed in 2019. After experiencing success with that project this grain farm in McLean, IL opted to further expand. Phase 2 was installed in summer 2021 consisting of an additional 160 kW solar capacity. Besides harvesting tens of thousands of bushels of grain annually, this innovative operation now harvests the sun to generate clean renewable power offsetting a significant portion of their annual electricity needs.
Solar Equipment
- (400) Q Cells 400W
- (320) Jinko 380W PERC Modules
- (7) SolarEdge 33.3 kW Inverters
- (2) Roof Mounted Racking System
- (360) SolarEdge P850 Power Optimizers
Estimated Impact
- Solar Output: 339,577 kWh/yr
- Electricity Savings in Year 1: $17,043
- Total Est. Value of 30-Years of Solar Production: $1,053,320
- Return on Investment (ROI): 31.4%
