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Clean Energy

Solar Energy

Sustainable, scalable, and reliable solar solutions

Our solar energy solutions will help you generate affordable, zero-carbon electricity to help you meet your decarbonization goals–all while earning an excellent return on investment. We engineer, install, and operate award-winning solar energy solutions that are customized to your specific needs.

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The Ideal Difference

The Ideal Difference

  • Our custom energy solutions are engineered, installed, and monitored with best-in-class technology. our team carries the highest industry certifications and our electrical, engineering, and construction teams conduct frequent training on safety and advanced energy technologies.
  • We have a successful track record of delivering projects that are on time, on budget, and perform according to both design specifications and predictive modeling.
  • Our in-house apprenticeship program helps project owners qualify for additional tax credits. Solar projects of 1 MW or larger that meet prevailing wage and apprentice (PW&A) requirements are eligible for a 5x tax credit.
  • We design and build award-winning projects. Our clients have won awards and accolades on the local, regional, and national stage.
  • Our warranty and benefits packages include construction warranties and Operations & Maintenance services with annual on-site inspections and virtual monitoring.

Advanced Energy Technology

Our team has expertise in a range of advanced energy technologies including:

  • Roof Mount Systems

    Perfect for sites with limited available land

  • Single Axis Trackers

    Panels follow the sun to increase energy production

  • Dual Axis Trackers

    Panels pivot and rotate for maximum production

  • Energy Storage

    For load shifting, peak shaving, emergency backup, and more

  • AI-enabled Monitoring Software

    Reduce downtime and O&M cost with advanced monitoring

Solar Energy Applications

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Commercial & Industrial

Affordably power your operations with solar

Types of Arrays

Rooftop

Rooftop

Roof mount solar arrays are simple and economical – and may be the only option on sites with limited ground space. Racking systems are available to accommodate any roofing structure, slope, and material. We have installed hundreds of rooftop arrays of all sizes.

Ground Mount

Ground Mount

Ground mount arrays can turn unused land into an energy source. A range of options are available, including low-cost fixed-tilt arrays, higher production single-axis or dual-axis tracking arrays, and bifacial photovoltaic modules. We have deployed many types of utility-scale ground-mount arrays in a variety of applications.

Building Integrated

Building Integrated

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) merge with the architecture of the building envelope. BIPV serves both structurally and as an energy generation source. We can assist in designing a unique, integrated solution for new construction or remodels.

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Solar Parking Structures

Solarizing a parking lot can provide multiple advantages. Solar parking structures provide shade and protection for vehicles while generating energy for adjacent buildings – or EV charging stations. We have experience with solar parking structures as well as a range of vehicle charging options.

White Paper

Agrivoltaics & the Alliant Energy Solar Farm

Agrivoltaics merges solar energy and farming to boost renewables, crop yields, and land use. Research at ISU's Alliant Energy Solar Farm explores viability, economic impact, and future scalability.

Agrivoltaics & the Alliant <em>Energy</em> Solar Farm White Paper

Solar Powered

Arbor Hill

Arbor Hill is a 31.2 MW solar power plant owned by MidAmerican Energy. Arbor Hill is part of MidAmerican’s expanding portfolio of solar projects, complementing the utility’s 7,700 MW of wind capacity. Ideal Energy served as a subcontractor on the project for EDF Renewables.

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Titan Wheel

Titan Wheel’s 454 kW rooftop array helps power its Quincy, Illinois facility, which produces off-road wheels for Industrial applications. The project used incentives from the Illinois Adjustable Block Program through Ideal Energy, an Approved Vendor.

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Find Your Ideal Solution

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