This month, we’re celebrating key milestones in expanding access to clean energy — from the massive growth of our portfolio in Illinois to the successful launch of the Chippewa Sun project in Wisconsin.

This month, we’re celebrating key milestones in expanding access to clean energy — from the massive growth of our portfolio in Illinois to the successful launch of the Chippewa Sun project in Wisconsin. As Earth Day reminds us of our responsibility to the planet, we're proud of our team's commitment to advancing our mission through meaningful solar development. Standard Solar continues to drive the energy transition through smart acquisitions, trusted partnerships and a steadfast focus on building a more sustainable future.

 

HERE’S TO ANOTHER MONTH OF BUILDING A BRIGHTER, CLEANER FUTURE!

Standard Solar Accelerates Growth in Illinois with 39 MW Community Solar Portfolio Acquisition from New Leaf Energy

Standard Solar acquires five community solar projects totaling 39 MW from New Leaf Energy, increasing our Illinois portfolio to more than 150 MW.

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The Role of Domestic Manufacturing
in the Solar Revolution

Analysis from Elissa Pierce at Wood Mackenzie is only one of the insightful articles in our latest RE:NEW. Other experts discuss the benefits of brightfields, solar on schools and more. Plus, we feature an exciting profile of a project on an EPA Superfund Site.

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Even as New Clean Energy Breaks Records, Emissions Rise

Clean energy installations shattered records in 2024, exceeding 700 GW globally and doubling the 2022 pace. Yet, power sector emissions paradoxically rose 1.7%, reports Canary Media via IEA data. Global electricity demand surged 4.3%, outpacing even this growth. So while renewables reached a record 32% generation share, overall fossil fuel use still edged up, highlighting the urgent need to build clean energy even faster.

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April Poll : 

How important is land use compatibility (agrivoltaics, brownfields, etc.) when evaluating solar projects?
 

Very important — it’s key to community buy-in
Somewhat important — it depends on the site
Not a major factor — output and cost are top priorities

Submitting your response

Meet Our Team at These Industry Events

RE+ Texas

May 13-14

Houston, TX

RE+ Mid-Atlantic

July 10-11

Philadelphia, PA

Committing to Clean Energy to Protect Our Planet

In April, we celebrated Earth Day, reinforcing the 'why' behind our work. At Standard Solar, protecting our planet is core to our mission, and it's our dedicated team that drives this commitment forward. Explore our open roles to discover how you can make a difference.

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