PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Advances 2100th Ave Community Solar Project in Logan County, Illinois
Lightstar Renewables has announced the 2100th Ave Solar Project, a 3.5 MW AC community solar facility on about 30 acres of farmland in Atlanta Township, Logan County, Illinois. Local subscribers can save about 10% on their electricity costs, and the project will bring construction jobs and long-term tax revenue to the county. Illinois landowners can learn how Lightstar's lease model lets them keep full ownership of their land while earning fixed income for 20 years or more.
Lightstar is doubling down on Illinois, expanding its community solar and battery-storage footprint across the state
Lightstar is expanding its Illinois community solar, agrivoltaic solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio, and the industry is taking notice.
PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Expands Battery Energy Storage and Community Solar Development on Private Land Across Illinois
Lightstar Renewables, a national leader in community solar and dual-use (agrivoltaic) solar development, today confirmed the continued expansion of its active Illinois portfolio across three service lines: community solar, agrivoltaic solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Lightstar develops these projects on private land throughout Illinois, guiding landowners through an origination-to-operation process that preserves land ownership, delivers fixed long-term lease income, and keeps land in productive use.
PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Named One of Only Three Developers Selected in New Jersey's Inaugural Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program
New Federal Legislation Threatens Farm Revenue: Lightstar Urges Landowners to Secure Solar Incentives Before Approaching Deadline - Lightstar, a leading American community solar developer, today issued a critical advisory to agricultural landowners regarding immediate changes to federal renewable energy policy.
Watch: Farming the Future — The Plains Road AgPV Project Video Documentary Teaser
See how agrivoltaics comes to life at DiMartino Farm, where crops and clean solar energy share the same land—and a family legacy grows stronger with every season. This teaser previews Lightstar's award-winning dual-use solar project, with the full documentary arriving fall 2026.
How the US Highway 136 Solar Project is Transforming Fulton County
Discover how the US Highway 136 Solar Project brings Lewistown clean energy, local jobs, and educational outreach to Fulton County.
Farm Revenues at Risk: Urgent Action Needed for Solar Incentives
Act before the March 31, 2026 deadline! New federal law (OBBBA) puts farm solar incentives at risk. Lightstar helps secure your revenue with agrivoltaics. Learn more.
PRESS RELEASE: New Federal Legislation Threatens Farm Revenue- Lightstar Urges Landowners to Secure Solar Incentives Before Approaching Deadline
New Federal Legislation Threatens Farm Revenue: Lightstar Urges Landowners to Secure Solar Incentives Before Approaching Deadline - Lightstar, a leading American community solar developer, today issued a critical advisory to agricultural landowners regarding immediate changes to federal renewable energy policy.
New York awards $7 million for co-located solar and farming
Learn how NY's $7M investment in agrivoltaics supports sustainable farming. Discover how Lightstar's clean energy projects help farmers and the planet.
If The White House Won’t Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will
Discover how agrivoltaics is transforming sustainable farming. Learn how combining clean energy with agriculture offers new economic benefits for farmers.
Illinois Supercharges Clean Energy with New CRGA Bill
Discover how the new Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) in Illinois is expanding community solar, funding battery storage, and driving clean energy growth.
Supporting Farmers Is Key to Combating the Climate Crisis
On Tuesday morning, September 23, Food Tank hosted “Keeping Farmers on the Land,” a Climate Week NYC Summit in partnership with American Farmland Trust. The invitation-only event explored farmers’ critical role in advancing climate solutions, and the tools and policies needed to help them thrive—from soil health and land protection to agrivoltaics and smart solar strategies.
A New Season for Farming and Energy: Lightstar Celebrates Plains Road Agrivoltaics Project
Lightstar Renewables LLC proudly announces the launch of the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project, an initiative that seamlessly integrates solar energy production with agricultural use on the DiMartino Farm in Montgomery, New York. The agricultural consultant on the project was Solar Agricultural Services, Inc. (SolAg). This project demonstrates the new way farmers can both feed and fuel New York state - a forging together of both needed clean energy generation and vital agricultural production.
PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Celebrates Successful Launch of New York's First Agrivoltaics Project
Lightstar Renewables LLC proudly announces the launch of the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project, an initiative that seamlessly integrates solar energy production with agricultural use on the DiMartino Farm in Montgomery, New York. The agricultural consultant on the project was Solar Agricultural Services, Inc. (SolAg). This project demonstrates the new way farmers can both feed and fuel New York state - a forging together of both needed clean energy generation and vital agricultural production.
As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?
Lightstar Renewables LLC proudly announces the launch of the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project, an initiative that seamlessly integrates solar energy production with agricultural use on the DiMartino Farm in Montgomery, New York. The agricultural consultant on the project was Solar Agricultural Services, Inc. (SolAg). This project demonstrates the new way farmers can both feed and fuel New York state - a forging together of both needed clean energy generation and vital agricultural production.
PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Launches Innovative Agrivoltaics Project in Montgomery, New York
Lightstar Renewables LLC proudly announces the launch of the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project, an initiative that seamlessly integrates solar energy production with agricultural use on the DiMartino Farm in Montgomery, New York. The agricultural consultant on the project was Solar Agricultural Services, Inc. (SolAg). This project demonstrates the new way farmers can both feed and fuel New York state - a forging together of both needed clean energy generation and vital agricultural production.
Solar energy growth won’t eat into farmland, U of A study finds - Arkansas Times
New research from the University of Arkansas shows that even with an extreme ramping up of solar energy infrastructure, only a tiny fraction of agricultural land would likely be taken out of production to harvest sunlight instead.
Brianna Fiorillo, Policy & Strategy Manager, Midwest at Lightstar weighs-in.
Republican lawmakers retry bill to bring community solar to Ohio
Deep in the UP, an abandoned mine could offer hope for green energy fights.
Brianna Fiorillo, Policy & Strategy Manager, Midwest at Lightstar weighs-in.
Agrivoltaics Make The Leap From Rural To Urban Farming
Urban farms can be anchors of community resiliency, supporting food availability, economic opportunities, and educational activities, too. Now, the City of Detroit has embarked on a plan to add clean power to the list of benefits. The Solar Neighborhoods program incorporates agrivoltaics, enabling the city move forward with decarbonization goals for municipal operations. Partners in the project already anticipate that it will provide a model for similar programs in cities across the US.
House Policy Shift Risks Rural Farm Income and Solar Growth
Urban farms can be anchors of community resiliency, supporting food availability, economic opportunities, and educational activities, too. Now, the City of Detroit has embarked on a plan to add clean power to the list of benefits. The Solar Neighborhoods program incorporates agrivoltaics, enabling the city move forward with decarbonization goals for municipal operations. Partners in the project already anticipate that it will provide a model for similar programs in cities across the US.