Alliant Energy finishes 50-MW southern Wisconsin solar project

• The rural community of Fulton, Wisconsin, is the current to take advantage of the recent surge in solar development across the state. Alliant Energy finished its 50-MW North Rock Solar Project.

" The jobs and also economic effect created by this project have already profited our community," stated Connie Winter, Rock County board manager. "Alliant Energy went to excellent lengths to work with us as well as provide a project that we can all be proud of. When you take into consideration the extra regional revenue and future growth capacity that a site like this produces, we're really privileged to be at the center of Wisconsin's energy transformation."

With almost 120,000 photovoltaic panels covering 473 acres, the North Rock Solar Project can create sufficient electrical energy to power roughly 13,000 homes. It is the 3rd utility-scale solar site Alliant Energy completed this year in its Tidy Energy Plan to supply more sustainable, trusted and also cost-efficient energy to customers. With North Rock Solar finished and also the formerly announced Wood County and Bear Creek solar projects, Alliant Energy is currently the largest owner-operator of solar generation in Wisconsin.

" We've taken vibrant steps to accelerate our energy transition as well as provide even more reliable, economical as well as sustainable power," stated David de Leon, Alliant Energy's Wisconsin president. "Smart financial investments in positive projects, like the North Rock Solar site, demonstrate our continuous dedication to serve customers and also develop stronger communities. By partnering with local communities and leveraging the skilled workmanship of in-state union labor, we are constructing a brighter as well as healthier energy future for all."

The North Rock Solar Project employed more than 100 operating engineers, carpenters, laborers and also electricians from several regional union halls. Construction started in August 2021 as well as was completed ahead of schedule with no recordable injuries.

Less than 25 miles from the North Rock Solar site, Alliant Energy is additionally progressing the Albany Solar (50 MW) and Paddock Solar (65 MW) projects that the company expects to complete as well as place into service by the end of 2023.