Lightstar is doubling down on Illinois, expanding its community solar and battery-storage footprint across the state
By Prince Sibanda · October 4, 2026
Lightstar in the News: Energies Media Covers Our Illinois Expansion
Lightstar is expanding its Illinois community solar, agrivoltaic solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio, and the industry is taking notice. In its October 4, 2026 article, "Lightstar is doubling down on Illinois, expanding its community solar and battery-storage footprint across the state," Energies Media calls Lightstar "one of the state's most experienced community solar and battery storage developers."
The article highlights our permitted, market-ready project pipeline and our community-first work in Fulton County, home of the 2.75 MW AC US Highway 136 Solar Project. For landowners exploring a solar or battery storage lease in Illinois, our model is simple. You keep full ownership and earn fixed lease income for 20 or more years. Lightstar manages permitting, construction, and operations.
Own land in Illinois? Request a free, no-obligation site assessment at lightstar.com/solutions/illinois.
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