What is Woodberry Solar Farm?
Woodberry Solar Farm is a 190 MW solar energy facility under development in Iroquois County, IL. Developed by Scout Clean Energy, Woodberry Solar will bring jobs, economic development, and tax revenue to Central Illinois.
Woodberry Solar Facts
Location
Woodberry Solar Farm is located in Iroquois County, IL, between the City of Gilman and Village of Danforth, where it will bring jobs and economic development to the area.
Size
Woodberry Solar Farm is planned at 190 MW, large enough to power more than 30,000 Illinois homes annually. Woodberry is supported by over a dozen landowners owning approximately 2,000 acres on which the project will be sited.
Investment
Woodberry Solar Farm represents an estimated $328 million in total investment, bringing economic benefits to local communities in the form of tax revenue, jobs, and lease payments to local landowners.
Timeline
Scout has developed Woodberry Solar Farm since 2022, with the goal of bringing the project online in 2029.Â
Project Benefits
Woodberry Solar will bring a number of benefits to Iroquois County, including:
Jobs
In addition to temporary construction jobs, the project will create permanent maintence positions, bringing long-term jobs to the community. Woodberry expects to create over 160 construction jobs and 12 full time positions.
Economic Boost
Woodberry Solar Farm will generate $32 million in property tax revenue for the community over the life of the project, as well as increased patronage to local businesses, particularly during construction.
Local Landowner Revenue
Woodberry Solar Farm provides lease revenues to participating landowners over the life of the project, creating new revenue streams for them and their families for decades.
$328 Million
Total economic investment in Woodberry Solar.
$20 Million
Tax revenue estimated to be generated by Woodberry Solar for local schools.
$32 Million
Property tax revenue estimated to be generated by Woodberry Solar for Iroquois County.
Woodberry Solar's
Economic Impact
Woodberry Solar represents a significant investment in the local community. The project will generate over $30 million in tax revenues, including over $20 million for local schools, and over $4 million for first responders, roads, and libraries.
A Community Partner
Woodberry Solar Farm is committed to building long-term partnerships in the community, creating opportunities and supporting local businesses and initiatives. Woodberry has already proudly supported the following organizations and events:
Frequently asked questions
About Scout Clean Energy
Scout Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy developer-owner-operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, responsible for the development of 1,600 MW of operating and under construction renewable energy assets across the United States.
Starting with initial conversations with potential landowner partners and continuing throughout a project’s lifespan, Scout develops projects with a personal commitment to ensure the value of the project is realized by our communities, our partners, and more.
Case Study - Markum Solar Farm
At Scout, our landowners are partners in every sense of the word. We understand that the land we lease is not just property, but often a part of rich agricultural family legacies. Not only do we always commit to preserving land for future use once a solar project is done, in the case of the Linn family, ranchers and landowners at Scout’s Markum Solar Farm in Texas, their agricultural legacy never stopped when the solar farm went up.
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By starting Lonestar Lambscaping, the family now helps manage the site’s vegetation through sheep grazing, continuing their ranching work on the land in partnership with Scout. Hear from the Linn Family in the video embedded here.