Madison Gas and Electric, in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity from the Good Oak and Gristmill solar farms.
The 98-megawatt Good Oak Solar Farm will be located in the Town of Lewiston in Columbia County. MGE will own 9.8 MW of solar capacity. It is expected to begin serving customers in 2028.
Gristmill Solar Farm is located in the Town of Columbus in Columbia County, MGE will own 6.7 MW of solar capacity from the 67-MW solar array. It is expected to begin serving customers in 2028.
“Partnering helps MGE grow cost-effective solar energy to support our ongoing sustainable energy transition,” Jeff Keebler, MGE chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement. “MGE is committed to using renewables first and ensuring reliability for all customers while maintaining energy affordability. With our current plans, by 2030, we will have added more than 40 renewable generation and battery storage projects since 2015, totaling more than 750 MW, propelling us toward our goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.”
