Alliant Energy gains approval for 675 megawatts of solar

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved Alliant Energy’s first filing for 675 megawatts of solar and the company will begin construction on solar projects in Richland, Wood, and Rock counties, according to a company release. In total, Alliant Energy has proposed 12 solar projects across nine Wisconsin counties. Collectively, they will add nearly 1,100 MW of solar energy generation to the state’s energy grid — enough to power nearly 300,000 homes. The company is awaiting a decision from state regulators on its second set of six projects.