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The Grant County Photo voltaic Undertaking, with its 200 MW capability, has been accomplished in Potosi, Wisconsin, by Alliant Vitality. 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 Vitality Industries Affiliation.
Alliant Vitality can also be putting in 100 MW/400 MWh of power storage to go together with the brand new, massive solar energy plant.
Tony Palese, Alliant Vitality spokesperson, answered some questions in regards to the new solar energy plant and upcoming power storage undertaking. David de Leon, president of Alliant Vitality’s Wisconsin power 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 workers are wanted to run and keep it?
We make use of a number of full-time workers to assist function and keep our utility-scale photo voltaic websites.
What was the approximate undertaking value?
The Grant County Photo voltaic Undertaking had an estimated price range of $250 million.
What are the important thing financial advantages it can present?
Development of the undertaking employed greater than 700 employees. This inflow of jobs helped maximize the native financial good thing about the undertaking. Moreover, leased land funds will present revenue 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 specific crops 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 surroundings. The location-specific, DNR-approved mixture of grass and seed varieties are tailor-made to particular person web site situations to assist construct soil vitamins and entice pollinators corresponding to bees, butterflies, moths and different helpful wildlife populations. Pollinator-friendly vegetation is confirmed to stop 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 power future.
Is the capability of the power storage set up that shall be positioned there 100 MW/400 MWh?
Sure, that’s appropriate.
What number of properties will the power storage facility be capable to present energy for and for the way lengthy?
The Grant County Battery Undertaking will be capable to retailer sufficient power to energy over 100,000 Wisconsin properties for 4 hours.
What are some key advantages that shall be supplied by the power 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 Vitality’s Wisconsin power firm.
When will the power storage half be accomplished?
Development on the Grant County Battery Undertaking is underway and we anticipate the undertaking being accomplished by Fall 2025.
