We Energies plans new solar, wind and battery storage facility in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE – We Energies have filed plans with the Wisconsin Public Utilities Commission to build five new, large-scale renewable energy projects.

The press release said the projects would add 500 megawatts (MW) of new solar power and 180 MW of wind power to the grid. This is enough energy to power approximately 250,000 homes.

Projects that will be eligible for federal tax credits also include 100 MW of new batteries that will charge during the day and provide customers with “sunshine after the sun goes down.”

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Proposed projects include the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center in Rock County, the Saratoga Solar Energy Center in Wood County, the Ursa Solar Park in Columbia County, the Badger Hollow Wind Farm in Iowa and Grant counties, and the Whitetail Wind Farm in Grant County.

If approved, the facilities would be jointly owned by We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and Madison Gas & Electric (MGE). The energy generated will serve customers across the state.