Powering Progress: Burns & McDonnell Completes 764-MW Solar Portfolio
- Experience the power of collaboration with Burns & McDonnell's completion of nine solar projects in Wisconsin, delivering clean energy to 170,000 homes despite challenges.
Burns & McDonnell has completed nine solar projects in Wisconsin, totaling 764 MW of capacity, as part of Alliant Energy's Clean Energy Blueprint. The projects will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production. Despite challenges such as COVID-19, labor, and supply chain issues, all sites were delivered on time.
The solar program employed over 1,300 craft workers, with an apprenticeship program for 230 apprentices. Burns & McDonnell also received Platinum Envision ISI verification for three sites, recognizing their sustainable development efforts. The projects included the construction of nine greenfield substations and six gen-tie lines to connect to the grid.
Overall, the projects span nearly 5,000 acres and add significant solar capacity to Alliant Energy's generation portfolio. The successful completion of these projects highlights the collaboration between Burns & McDonnell, Alliant Energy, local union halls, and contractor partners in delivering clean and renewable energy to Wisconsin.
How many homes will be powered by Burns & McDonnell's completed solar projects in Wisconsin?
- Burns & McDonnell's completed solar projects in Wisconsin will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production
- The projects have a total capacity of 764 MW
- The solar program employed over 1,300 craft workers and had an apprenticeship program for 230 apprentices
- Burns & McDonnell received Platinum Envision ISI verification for three sites, recognizing their sustainable development efforts
- The projects included the construction of nine greenfield substations and six gen-tie lines to connect to the grid
- Overall, the projects span nearly 5,000 acres and add significant solar capacity to Alliant Energy's generation portfolio.
