WCP Solar Services of Naperville and Renewable Energy Services LLC

Solar farm proposed for Kendall County

Nov 20, 2010 - In a dramatic shift from 2007, when landfills were proposed in this county rich with untapped land, a new idea, in a new industry, has now been pitched for a portion of unincorporated Kendall County.

Two Illinois businessmen who are pairing as a joint venture are proposing what they say is a clean and green boon to the towns of Oswego and Yorkville.

WCP Solar Services of Naperville and Renewable Energy Services LLC of DeKalb are proposing a 700-megawatt solar energy farm possibly on land bounded by Route 126 and Grove, Schlapp and Wheeler roads. It would stretch across 2,500 acres, cover four square miles in both Oswego and Yorkville, and have the potential to power at least 200,000 homes when fully developed.

If approved by the municipalities, this could be the largest solar energy system in the world. So far, the largest solar energy plant is a 150-megawatt system in Spain. {read rest}