# Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine

> An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses. Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have completed two community solar projects on a reclaimed coal mine site in…

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/06/17/illinois-put-community-solar-on-a-150-year-old-coal-mine/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a344c17fe5465cf0f0bdd7f)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #coal #community #illinois #mine #solar #projects #businesses #colchester
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