Wisconsin's First Large-Scale Solar Power Plant Goes Online; Facility Will Use Two Rivers to Supply 33,000 Homes

Wisconsin’s First Large-Scale Solar Power Plant Goes Online; Facility Will Use Two Rivers to Supply 33,000 Homes

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 07/11/2020 at 08:45

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Wisconsin’s First Utility-Scale Solar Project Begins Generating Electricity Jointly Owned by Wisconsin Public

Service Corp. and Madison Gas and Electric, the 150-megawatt Two Creeks solar power plant in Manitowoc County began commercial operations on Monday, according to the utilities.

More Than 5,000 Solar Panels at the Wisconsin Plant

With 500,000 solar panels, the 800-acre plant can provide enough electricity for over 33,000 homes and is considered an important step in the transition of both utilities to renewable energy.

The completion of the approximately $195 million project effectively doubled Wisconsin’s installed solar power capacity, which is now around 300 megawatts, including customer-owned rooftop panels, according to Renew Wisconsin.

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Second Phase of the Plant Expected in 2022

The first phase of 150 megawatts of Badger Hollow is expected to begin operations in April. The utilities have delayed the second phase until the end of 2022 to avoid additional costs associated with a 20% import tariff the federal government is trying to impose on bifacial panels. The two solar power plants combined are expected to cost around $597 million.

“The Two Creeks Solar Park is an important step in reducing emissions and building a bright and sustainable future,” said WPS President Tom Metcalfe in a statement.

“The renewable energy this facility produces will help us reduce carbon emissions, lower costs for our customers, and maintain a diverse generation mix for the coming decades.”

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