Nexamp Cuts Ribbon on First "Community-Driven Community Solar" Project in Illinois

'Quadruple wins' for Knox County. Illinois’ first community-driven solar farm opens in Galesburg

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman, center, cuts the ribbon as Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7 megawatt community solar farm on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1489 S. Farnham St. in Galesburg. Other Galesburg representatives pictured are Pam Gaither with the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce and John Schlaf with Knox County Area Partnership. (PHOTO COURTESY NEXAMP) Illinois’ first Community-Dr…

Nexamp cuts ribbon on first "Community-Driven Community Solar" project in Illinois

Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners this week celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7-MW community solar farm that marks a significant step forward in Illinois’ clean energy transition. As the first Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) project energized under the Illinois Shines program, Blue Grama Solar, located in Galesburg, Illinois, prioritizes community involvement and… The post Nexamp cuts ribbon on first “Community-Driven C…