WiredInUSA September 2019

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and We Energies have announced their partnership to acquire the remaining 150MW of the planned Badger Hollow solar farm in Iowa County, Wisconsin.

Invenergy is the developer for the 300MW project.

Under the deal, We Energies will own 100MW of the solar output at Badger Hollow, while MGE will own 50MW. “This is another significant step in our transition to a clean energy future,” said Kevin Fletcher, CEO of WEC Energy Group, the parent corporation of We Energies. “Along with the environmental benefits of solar energy, this purchase will lower costs to customers over the life of the project.” The initial phase of the Badger Hollow project should begin operation next year, with the remaining 150MW generating in 2021. MGE has already finalized a similar agreement with Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), another subsidiary of WEC, on splitting ownership of the first 150MW bloc at Badger Hollow. Under the deal, MGE will own 50MW and WPS 100MW. The agreement still needs regulator approval.

Wisconsin partnership

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