Powering Illinois with Solar, Storage & EV Infrastructure
ARF Energy develops solar, battery storage, and EV charging projects for businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and landowners across Illinois and the Midwest.
More Than a Solar Installer
ARF Energy develops projects from initial feasibility through engineering, incentives, interconnection, construction, and long-term operations.
Solar Development
Commercial & Community
Illinois Solar for All
Experienced Approved Vendor
Battery Storage
Commercial & Grid-Scale
EV Infrastructure
Site Development & Deployment
Experience
Energy Development
Systems
Energy Development
Experience
Advised
Systems
Energy Development
No-Cost Solar for Nonprofits & Public Facilities
Qualifying nonprofits and public facilities can receive solar with no upfront installation cost through Illinois Solar for All—reducing electricity costs while ARF handles development, construction, incentives, and ongoing system operations.
Who May Qualify:
- Nonprofits
- Municipal Facilities
- Community Organizations
- Churches
- Private Schools
- Other Qualifying Public Facilities
How the Solar Lease Works
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We Evaluate
We review your facility, energy usage, and program eligibility.
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We Develop
ARF handles design, incentives, interconnection, permitting, and financing.
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We Build
Our team manages construction and commissioning.
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You Save
Your organization receives lower-cost solar energy without the upfront capital investment.
Three Pillars of the Clean Energy Transition
From concept through commissioning and long-term operations — ARF Energy develops renewable infrastructure that performs.
Solar Energy
Commercial, community, and nonprofit solar projects developed from site evaluation through construction and operations.
Battery Energy Storage
Energy storage projects designed around grid needs, utility programs, site economics, and emerging market opportunities.
EV Charging Infrastructure
EV charging infrastructure for municipalities, businesses, multifamily properties, fleets, and destination sites.
Built Around Project Development
Renewable energy projects require more than equipment and installation. ARF brings development, incentives, engineering, interconnection, construction, and project finance together under one team.
Development Expertise
Site evaluation, feasibility, utility coordination, incentives, and project structuring.
Financial Alignment
Projects designed around available incentives, energy savings, financing, and long-term economics.
Execution
Engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Ready to Switch to Clean Solar Energy?
ARF Energy operates as a full-scope energy development company — not a traditional residential solar installer. We bring 20+ years of advisory experience across project planning, risk identification, resource planning, and fiscal analysis.
Proven Across Illinois & the Midwest
The HUB Recreation Center
Location :
Marion, Illinois
Capacity :
402.56 kWdc
Gateway Pet Guardians
Location :
East St. Louis, Illinois
Capacity :
273.7 kWdc
Christian Karate
Location :
Alton, Illinois
Capacity :
234.24 kWdc
LCCC Scott Bibb Center
Location :
Alton, Illinois
Capacity :
139.83 kWdc
United Congregations of Metro-East
Lewis and Clark Community College
Village of Hartford
City of Marion
Gateway Pet Guardians
Calvary Church, Springfield
Sinai Family Life Center
Institutions & Organizations We've Served
Frequently Asked Renewable Energy Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about our solar, battery storage, and EV solutions.
What Our Partners Say
Owner and CEO of Renewable Energy Evolution
When you bring your heart and soul into a solar project, as ARF does, positive results follow. We had the pleasure of working with ARF to complete solar arrays on a carport and ground-mounted system for a school district, as well as rooftop systems for a fire station, a church, and a multi-tenant, low-income housing building. There were challenges along the way, but Austin and his team overcame them in a highly professional manner.
President, Balance Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation Co-Founder/Owner, Balance Solar, LLC
ARF has consistently delivered on their commitments. The quality of their work has been evident in every project they've handled for us. Our experience with them has been reliably positive, and we value the partnership. When challenges inevitably arise—because they always do in construction—ARF has been quick to address them head-on. They don't shy away from issues; they deliver solutions. That problem-solving approach is one more reason why our partnership has been both dependable and long-lasting. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and tackling future opportunities together.
General Manager, Greentech Renewables St. Louis
Since being introduced by Kyle Barber at BKJ, we've developed a strong partnership with ARF across multiple market segments. Austin and his team consistently demonstrate professionalism, strong communication, and the ability to execute at a high level, which has fueled impressive growth year after year. It's been rewarding to watch their business expand, and we're proud to support a company that continues to deliver value for its customers and partners.
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