MGE’s new solar project in service, powering about 75,000 households each year

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — Madison Gas and Electric announced that another solar project is online and serving customers, the company stated on Thursday.

According to MGE, the 250-megawatt Darien solar project is in Rock and Walworth counties.

It is located on about 2,000 acres of land in the town of Bradford in Rock County and the town of Darien in Walworth County.

Officials said the Darien Solar Energy Center is expected to generate enough clean energy to power about 75,000 households each year.

MGE Chairman President and CEO Jeff Keebler said carbon is the company’s target.

“The Darien Solar Energy Center is another important step as we continue our progress toward achieving our science-based carbon reduction goals,” said Keebler. “MGE’s investments to enable our continued transition toward deep decarbonization of our energy supply also serve to ensure that all our customers share in the economic and environmental benefits of our more sustainable energy future.”

MGE stated it owns 25 MW of solar capacity from the Darien Solar Energy Center and 7.5 MW of battery storage from that facility. Next year, officials said the 75 MW of battery storage is expected online.

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