Worden and Zion Park District projects expand access to clean energy and accelerate Standard Solar’s growing community solar portfolio across the United States

Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, has acquired two additional community solar projects in Illinois from Cenergy Power, further expanding its footprint in a key market.

The Worden project in Worden, Illinois, is a 6.7-megawatt (MW) single-axis tracker community solar array expected to generate approximately 11,060 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy in its first year of operation. The Zion Park District project, a 2.4 MW ground-mounted community solar array located in Zion, Illinois, is projected to produce 3,529 MWh of energy annually. Together, the projects will deliver nearly 15,000 MWh of renewable energy per year.

“Community solar projects like Worden and Zion Park District demonstrate how strong partnerships and strategic execution are helping us expand access to clean energy nationwide,” said Megan Byrn, Vice President of Business Development, Standard Solar. “By moving projects from development to operation quickly and strategically, we’re delivering meaningful cost savings for subscribers, strengthening the grid and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy future.”

These acquisitions build on Standard Solar’s previously announced Illinois community solar projects, including the March 2025 acquisitions of Zion and Kankakee County sites developed by Cenergy, which together totaled more than 9 MW and 14,000 MWh of annual production. With the addition of Worden and Zion Park District, Standard Solar’s portfolio of owned, operational, under-construction and contracted projects in Illinois now surpasses 35 projects and nearly 200 MWs.

“Standard Solar continues to be an exceptional partner in advancing community solar across Illinois,” said Chad Chahbazi, Senior Vice President, Project Development at Cenergy Power. “They don’t just acquire projects — they ensure they succeed. Their financing expertise, execution speed and long-term ownership model make them a reliable, results-driven partner and a tremendous ally in expanding clean energy access to communities throughout the state. Cenergy now has developed and built nearly 20 large distributed solar projects in Illinois and continues its mission to benefit local communities with its clean energy projects.”

Cenergy Power developed the projects, and Standard Solar will own and operate them to deliver long-term benefits for subscribers and local communities. Residents and businesses in the area can subscribe to these community solar projects, thereby lowering their electricity bills without the need to install solar panels on their property.

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar is powering the nation’s energy transformation – channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar and solar + storage to businesses and institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities. Building on 20 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader in developing, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns and operates more than 500 megawatts of solar across the United States. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Standard Solar is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets. Learn more at standardsolar.com, LinkedIn and on X: @StandardSolar.

About Cenergy Power

Grounded by a deep sense of economic responsibility, Cenergy Power’s (“Cenergy”) mission is to develop and build clean energy projects that generate significant benefits for local community partners. Cenergy was formed in 2006 by experienced electrical engineers and transactional professionals. Today, Cenergy is a leading national commercial solar developer with over 450 MW of solar experience working with local communities and businesses on value-added solar and solar plus storage solutions. Learn more at www.cenergypower.com.

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“By moving projects from development to operation quickly and strategically, we’re delivering meaningful cost savings, strengthening the grid and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy future,” said Megan Byrn, VP Bus Dev, Standard Solar.