The project is located on the Courts Plus facility, a community facility owned and operated by the Elmhurst Park District. It will generate approximately 754 MWh of clean electricity annually, the equivalent of removing 118 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road each year. This production will offset 50 percent of the district’s energy needs with clean power, saving on operation costs for its facilities. Over the 20-year agreement, the District anticipates a net positive financial impact of approximately $307,000.
“This milestone reflects our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint while serving our community” said Angela M. Ferrentino, Director of Referendum Project Construction for Elmhurst Park District. “This solar project represents an investment in our parks, people, and planet, and was more than just an infrastructure upgrade. We’re confident it will deliver a positive impact to the Elmhurst community for a long time to come.”
General Energy began construction on the project in September 2024, which reached mechanical completion at the beginning of July 2025. The Elmhurst project is financed through a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), allowing the district to avoid the upfront costs of construction and development, while being able to receive savings on its energy bill each month.
“This project is a great example of how investing in solar can really enhance public spaces and sustainability can be woven into the community’s everyday life” added Tony Jaswal, Vice President of General Energy. “DSD served as a trusted partner and together we’re proud to deliver such an impactful project to the public.”
General Energy is part of DSD’s Developer Network, a channel partner programme that provides regional developers the tools and resources they need to successfully develop more projects. DSD will own and operate the project long-term.
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