Prologis Launches Into Large Community Solar Rooftop Initiative In Illinois - CleanTechnica

Prologis, a global logistics real estate company, has launched a significant community solar rooftop initiative in Illinois, beginning with a project in Franklin Park. This marks the first of an anticipated 45 rooftop solar projects totaling 82 megawatts (MW), representing a substantial expansion given that Illinois currently hosts around 200 community solar projects. The initiative aims to direct over half of the energy credits to income-qualified households, thereby increasing access to clean energy in underserved communities around Chicago and beyond. Prologis is partnering with ComEd, the regional utility, to deploy these projects, leveraging underutilized industrial rooftops to provide renewable energy options and reduce energy costs for local customers. The project aligns with Illinois’ pro-solar policies, including incentives introduced under Governor JB Pritzker’s administration and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which have fostered growth in the state’s renewable energy sector. State and local officials have praised the initiative for its dual focus on environmental benefits and socioeconomic equity