Nautilus switches on a 6.7 MW Illinois community solar project, putting another shared array to work for local subscribers
The solar energy industry continues to advance, with leading countries like the United States and China setting the tone for the rest of the world to follow and adopt in their projects. There is an emergence of companies that are dedicating massive amounts of money toward solar energy initiatives with the aim of capitalizing on the moment, considering the rapid pace at which the industry evolves nowadays. Owing to the integration of technology, there is a wide range of different types of solar projects that companies are able to pursue. On that note, Nautilus recently switched on a 6.7 MW Illinois community solar project, putting another shared array to work for local subscribers.
Introducing Nautilus: Solar energy companies continue to maintain their activity in 2026
Nautilus follows a unique, full-service approach to its community solar business, handling development, construction, project financing, maintenance, and customer management for the entire lifespan of every project that it owns. Nautilus deserves a tremendous amount of credit for the way that it has adapted to the most current energy generation strategies while catering to the general population.
The company is backed by Power Sustainable, which is a multi-platform alternative asset manager and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. Through this support, it has been able to push boundaries in solar energy development.
Statement of intent: Nautilus switches on a 6.7 MW Illinois community solar project
A recent press release from Nautilus Solar revealed that the company has started the commercial operation of another 6.7-megawatt 9 MW community solar project in Illinois. Located in the Village of Cornell and within the ComEd utility territory, the site is now delivering locally generated renewable energy and attacking consumer energy affordability in local communities through the provision of electricity savings to 570 more Illinois customers.
For a long time, California has been the leading solar energy-producing state in the U.S. Still, the nation is making an effort to ensure that every state has a wide range of clean energy supply as the clean energy transition is fully underway. For Illinois, the project serves as an addition to its 6,557 megawatts of operating solar capacity alongside thousands of active solar jobs.
The state has operating utility-scale and distributed solar exceeding 6,500 MW with massive gigawatt-scale developments now planned. There are billions of dollars in state investments that support hundreds of registered solar companies. The harmonious relationship between the United States government and private companies has been instrumental toward the company’s success in the clean energy transition thus far.
Unpacking the significance of the community solar project for the state of Illinois
The company pursuing and bringing a captivating project was intentional, as it has for a long time stated that the region is key toward its overall success. Daniela Pangalo, Senior Director, Partner Development, Nautilus Solar Energy, stated the following:
“We’ve stated before that Illinois is a key market for Nautilus, and energizing these community solar projects re-emphasizes our commitment to provide immediate relief to the high energy costs directly affecting local communities. We’re proud that our projects are delivering electric bill savings to customers and helping them through this affordability crisis.”
Reviewing Nautilus’s plans in advancing the solar energy sector
Nautilus is among the companies that industry experts believe will be at the forefront of the next-generation solar energy revolution. The company expects three additional Illinois projects, reflecting another 13 MW, to reach commercial operation during the month of September.
All four projects are expected to bring an estimated 20 MW of extra renewable energy capacity online and will bring further immediate energy savings to more than 1500 additional customers.
Nautilus is one of the most recognizable solar energy companies, founded in 2006 and seen as one of the largest community solar businesses in the United States. The company provides electric bill savings and clean energy to over 65,000 customers, including residential and commercial businesses.
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