OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A new community solar project, Ducks Solar, was inaugurated in Oregon, Illinois, marking a significant step in renewable energy development.

The 32-acre solar farm not only collects solar power but also stores it, allowing energy to be used during peak demand times. This innovative approach provides participants with credits on their monthly electric bills, making clean energy more accessible and affordable.

"Batteries and energy storage are answers to provide clean energy at night," said Shawn Mobley, President and Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Clean Energy. "So, we over produce clean energy during the day. We store it in batteries during the day and when the sun goes down, from say 4 to 5 pm until 8 or 9 at night, the batteries kick on. So, it's an extended use

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