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Solar farming can be profitable. Become a Community Investor
1 MW at a time Solar Farm Development
The per acre solar farm profit range is vast, but usually $19,500 to $32,500 profit from per acre solar farm. But this profit depends on various factors.
Farm means anything that happens on a large scale - urban or rural.
Solar farming can be profitable, with average returns of 10-15% annually. Initial setup costs range from $800 to $1,200 per kW of capacity while operating costs are typically low. Revenue depends on local energy prices, solar irradiance levels, and investment strategies.
According to Solar Energy Tp: a typical 1 MW solar farm in the USA
generates around $120,000 to $135,000 per year selling electricity at the
retail price. Factoring in construction and maintenance costs, the net
profit over the 25-year lifespan would be approximately $2.5 million.
Other sources show more conservative estimates of profit potential.
Annual Earning Potential
Our goal is to have a minimum of 50-60 MW worth of renewable energy projects installed within a 10-year investment period. Offering great profit potential for our Illinois Community Investors. Paying out dividends for 25-years or longer.
Most solar panels come with a 25-year warranty, and about 30-35 years is the expected lifespan of a solar panel. However, there are some cases where panels are still functioning even after 50 years.
Harness More Energy with Wind
Wind compliments solar. A hybrid energy system solar and wind energy can produce a consistent source of electricity throughout the year,
with the strengths of each resource balancing the other's weaknesses.
As production from one resource dwindles daily or seasonally, the
other begins to pick up the slack with more generation.
Since the goal is to produce as many Megawatts as possible,
We plan to harness multiple forms of energy generation.
This will increase our community investors ROI.
Next time you are out and about, take a look at all the tall buildings arounds, all the light poles or utility poles you see.
Think about how much energy we could be producing!
Become an investor today. Let's have the financing to develop
several projects this year as soon as the weather breaks.
How Does the Community Investment Fund Offer ROI?
Electricity Sales
Community Solar Farms generally operate under 5 MW in size, and they tend to serve individual consumers who subscribe for a share of its power.
The amount of revenue that a Community Solar Farm generates will depend on the rate for power and the number of subscribers.
For every 5MW of capacity installed, a solar farm will typically prod
Community Solar Farms generally operate under 5 MW in size, and they tend to serve individual consumers who subscribe for a share of its power.
The amount of revenue that a Community Solar Farm generates will depend on the rate for power and the number of subscribers.
For every 5MW of capacity installed, a solar farm will typically produce enough energy to power more than 1,350 homes while saving 1,200 Tonnes of carbon annually.
This is based on an average annual consumption of 3,600 kWh of electricity per home.
Our Values
Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program) and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) are state incentive programs that support solar project development in Illinois.
A 6 kW AC residential system may yield $9,000 in Illinois Shines REC payment, but close to $20,000 in Illinois Solar for All.
A 200-kW system for a public school
Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program) and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) are state incentive programs that support solar project development in Illinois.
A 6 kW AC residential system may yield $9,000 in Illinois Shines REC payment, but close to $20,000 in Illinois Solar for All.
A 200-kW system for a public school may yield a REC
payment of over $350,000 in Illinois Shines, while a similarly sized system at a non-profit social service agency may be eligible for a REC payment of over $420,000 in Illinois Solar for All.
EV Charging
We are going to build an EV charging station network to connect the state and ensure someone can travel freely throughout Illinois without having charging anxieties.
As part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing rebates for Level 2 or 3 charging stations up to 80% of the insta
We are going to build an EV charging station network to connect the state and ensure someone can travel freely throughout Illinois without having charging anxieties.
As part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing rebates for Level 2 or 3 charging stations up to 80% of the installation cost.
Depending on the location, this fee can range between $2-$6 per hour for Level 2 chargers and $0.30-$0.60 per minute for DC fast chargers. In high-traffic areas, this can lead to significant revenue generation.
Our Approach
Illinois Community member investors can help crowdfund solar projects and reap the benefits of ownership instead of Wallstreet investors and power companies.
For as little as $30 per month,
you too can become a project investor.
You can expect to receive 10%-15% return on your investment in 10 years.
You will not be investing into one sing
Illinois Community member investors can help crowdfund solar projects and reap the benefits of ownership instead of Wallstreet investors and power companies.
For as little as $30 per month,
you too can become a project investor.
You can expect to receive 10%-15% return on your investment in 10 years.
You will not be investing into one single solar farm project, but all the future renewable energy projects we build in the future.
Don't let companies like Black Rock, Vanguard, Statestreet, and other investors buy up Illinois Farmland!
The community can invest in itself. Become a community investor today!
Three Ways to Join the Community Investment Fund
Invest in the Illinois Community Fund
Seeking 25,000 new Illinois Community Investors
$30 per month, 10-Year Investment Term
Raises $90 Million in development capital.
Our mission was to create a lucrative program for our
customers, community investors, and urban host locations.
We've done our best to design this program, so it is affordable
enough for just about everyone to join and participate in.
Please make a wise choice and invest in your future!
Minimum investment is always $30 per month,
10-year investment term. You can choose to invest more
per month, doing so will only increase your ROI in the future.
Join Us Today!
Annual Investment
Join now and pay your annual $360 dues up-front. You will be contacted before your investment membership expires. You will have the option to keep annual billing, or switch to monthly model.
Invest today by choosing annual investment or contact us using the link above for monthly billing invoice option.
Two Other Ways to Join as a Community Investor
Roof & Solar Installation + Investor
Route 66 solar prides itself on operating on a 100% local basis and never subcontracts. We strive to offer an exceptional experience when you partner with us on your solar project from start to finish.
In addition to $0 down solar financing, we also help you qualify
for a range of incentives — from the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
to Illinois solar rebates to net metering.
Since you invested into a roof and solar system,
you are receiving full benefits from your location.
To receive benefits from the Community Investment Fund,
you will need to invest at least $30 per month for 10-years.
You get the full benefits of the roof and solar system you invested into, plus as a community investor you will reap the collective benefits from our renewable energy farm projects too. A true win-win situation!
Find out how much you can save today, email me to set up a consultation. Please include a copy of your electric bill showing your annual energy usage. CWLP customers, we can request your annual information, there is no need to upload a copy of your electric bill.
Best Bang for Your Buck
Urban Development Host Location
Can't pass the credit check to invest in a solar system?
Are you low-to-moderate income, on a government assistance program like Medicaid, EBT, or Section 8? Are you a commercial property location looking to save on energy costs?
If you think your home or business would make a good host location for a solar installation. Shade free and as few obstructions as possible.
You could have your roof replaced and a solay system installed completely free of charge, paid for by the Illinois Community Investment Fund.
You will receive 50% off your electricity costs, the other 50% will be purchased at a reduced cost under a PPA payable to the Community Investment & Development Fund. Plus, you will have $25 per month automatically placed into the Illinois Community Investment Fund for the next 10 years for simply paying your electric bill each month.
You may be giving up some perks of system ownership, but you
are getting overall community ownership of all the Urban & Rural Renewable Farm project locations we develop throughout the state.
Normally, I would be the first to scowl over the mention of a PPA.
However, this PPA has you, the customer, and community investors
in mind. Ensuring that the economic and environmental benefits of
renewable energies are directly shared with the community, fostering
local engagement, sustainable development, and profit.
About Vital-Funds
How will you respond? Will you have faith or let this opportunity pass you by?
"God provides the opportunities, but we often must meet the opportunity with faith and stewardship to see the fruit.
We are called to make the most of every opportunity. Regardless of our calling, our vocation, or the situation, we are called to witness and testify."
Have faith and you will bear the manna, revenue from electricity provided by the sun.
Become an Illinois Community Renewable Energy Project Investor Today!
Protect vital Illinois Farmland from Wallstreet Investors. Increase YOUR ROI instead!
Solar Farm Crowdfunding is Profitable
Urban or Rural Solar Farming Creates Good Paying Community Jobs
Our solar crowdfunding program has the potential to overwhelm our ability to get systems installed in a timely manner. We will certainly need graduating students to join the industry. The solar industry offers many career opportunities with high-paying salaries for graduating students, including Roofers, electricians, technicians, operations and maintenance, project developers, solar designers, inspections, interconnections, manufacturing, administrative, and of course, sales and marketing.
The U.S. solar industry employs 279,447 workers nationwide as of 2023. This represents an increase of 5.9% from 2022 with 15,564 jobs added, according to the 14th annual National Solar Jobs Census. Solar is transforming the nation as we make the transition to clean, sustainable, and resilient energy. The number of solar jobs has nearly tripled since the National Solar Jobs Census was first published.
The percentage of union workers in solar was at 13.4%, a 3-percentage point increase from 2022. Union representation in solar is higher than both the private sector and the overall workforce. Utility-scale solar added 1,888 jobs in 2023, a 6.8% increase, following a job loss in the utility-scale market in 2022. The residential market grew by 5,945 jobs (6.3%), marking a slowdown from 2022.
Residential solar installations create the most jobs at 26.6 jobs created per MW, while commercial and utility solar installations follow behind at 19.1 and 2.1 jobs created per MW, respectively. Over the last three years, solar has consistently been the primary source of new generating capacity added to the grid. In 2023, solar energy accounted for 55% of all new electric capacity added, the first time in 80 years that a renewable source dominated most of the new capacity generation.
The national average, like all professions, solar installer’s salary depends largely on experience:
- Entry-level solar installers make $16.89 per hour or $35,131 per year.
- Early-career solar installers make $18.82 per hour or $39.145 per year.
- Mid-career solar installers make $22.79 per hour or $48,403 per year.
- Late-career solar installers make $23.50 per hour or $48,880 per year.
- Experienced solar installers make $29.48 per hour or $61,318 per year.
