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The Grant County Photo voltaic Mission, with its 200 MW capability, has been accomplished in Potosi, Wisconsin, by Alliant Power. The brand new solar energy plant has over 430,000 photo voltaic panels on greater than 1,400 acres of land. Nearly 350 acres of native pollinator habitat is included within the complete land space for the undertaking. Wisconsin has over 2,000 MW of solar energy capability, based on the Photo voltaic Power Industries Affiliation.
Alliant Power can also be putting in 100 MW/400 MWh of vitality storage to go along with the brand new, giant solar energy plant.
Tony Palese, Alliant Power spokesperson, answered some questions in regards to the new solar energy plant and upcoming vitality storage undertaking. David de Leon, president of Alliant Power’s Wisconsin vitality firm, additionally answered a query.
How lengthy did it take to put in the 200-megawatt (MW) photo voltaic array in Potosi, Wisconsin, and make it operational?
Development started in September 2022 and accomplished in Could 2024.
What number of staff are wanted to run and keep it?
We make use of a number of full-time staff to assist function and keep our utility-scale photo voltaic websites.
What was the approximate undertaking value?
The Grant County Photo voltaic Mission had an estimated price range of $250 million.
What are the important thing financial advantages it’s going to present?
Development of the undertaking employed greater than 700 employees. This inflow of jobs helped maximize the native financial advantage of the undertaking. Moreover, leased land funds will present earnings for native landowners and farmers over the undertaking’s 30-year lifespan. We count on the location will generate an estimated $30 million in new shared income for the county and city over the lifetime of the undertaking.
What’s the practically 350 acres of native pollinator habitat? Is it a set of explicit vegetation utilized by pollinators?
In any respect our utility-scale photo voltaic websites, we plant native grass and seed mixes all through the undertaking space to help wildlife habitat and a wholesome atmosphere. The location-specific, DNR-approved mixture of grass and seed varieties are tailor-made to particular person website circumstances to assist construct soil vitamins and entice pollinators comparable to bees, butterflies, moths and different useful wildlife populations. Pollinator-friendly vegetation is confirmed to forestall soil erosion, enhance water high quality, add profit to excessive worth crops and reduce working and upkeep prices. These advantages assist create a extra sustainable, dependable and environmentally pleasant vitality future.
Is the capability of the vitality storage set up that shall be positioned there 100 MW/400 MWh?
Sure, that’s right.
What number of properties will the vitality storage facility have the ability to present energy for and for the way lengthy?
The Grant County Battery Mission will have the ability to retailer sufficient vitality to energy over 100,000 Wisconsin properties for 4 hours.
What are some key advantages that shall be supplied by the vitality storage facility?
“Just like the batteries you’d find in a cell phone, laptop or car, the storage systems we’re developing can deliver energy to power our lives when we need it. As we transition to cleaner, more cost-effective renewable energy, the added capacity and unique capabilities of these energy storage solutions will strengthen our generation portfolio, improve reliability and help meet customer needs. It’s just one more way we’re delivering on our purpose-driven strategy.” – David de Leon, president of Alliant Power’s Wisconsin vitality firm.
When will the vitality storage half be accomplished?
Development on the Grant County Battery Mission is underway and we anticipate the undertaking being accomplished by Fall 2025.
