MGE announces 300-megawatt solar project

Madison Gas and Electric, in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, is asking for approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center, a 300-megawatt solar project with 165 megawatts of battery storage, according to a release from the company. The project will include up to 730,000 solar panels and is estimated to generate enough clean energy to power about 90,000 households. If approved, construction is expected to begin in 2022 and begin serving customers by the end of 2024.