Madison Gas and Electric announces operation of 250 MW solar Project

Darien Solar, a 250 MW project in Wisconsin, is now operational, providing clean energy to Madison Gas and Electric and two subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group.

By Nandini Yelabaka 11 Mar 2025 in Project Bytes America Bytes

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The 250 MW PV project is expected to power 75,000 homes with clean energy with an additional 75 MW BESS anticipated by 2026. Image Credit/Source: andreas160578/Pixabay

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) announced that the 250 MW Darien Solar Project in Rock and Walworth counties is now operational. Developed by U.S.-based Invenergy LLC, the facility spans 2,000 acres in Bradford and Darien and is expected to generate electricity for 75,000 households annually. MGE owns 25 MW of solar capacity from the project. A 75 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) is also planned, with full operation expected by 2026. MGE will own 7.5 MW of the storage capacity. The remaining 225 MW of solar capacity and 67.5 MW of battery storage will be owned by We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group. MGE aims to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels and achieve net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.

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