MADISON, Wis. (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Midcontinent Independent System Operator set a solar energy generation of 6,887 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday, thanks in part to ÂײÝÊÓƵ’s recent buildout of over 1,000 MW of solar capacity in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Peaking at 1,050 MW of solar generation Wednesday, ÂײÝÊÓƵ accounted for approximately 15% of the solar energy production in multi-state region. The electricity generated by ÂײÝÊÓƵ’s solar sites Wednesday was enough to power nearly 400,000 average homes for a day.
“This record showcases our forward-looking approach to project development and understanding the long-term benefits our customers will see from renewable projects,” said David de Leon, senior vice president of operations for ÂײÝÊÓƵ. “Our leadership in this space demonstrates we’re delivering on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.”
MISO, an independent, not-for-profit, member-based organization, is responsible for keeping the power flowing across 15 states and Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 45 million people, including ÂײÝÊÓƵ’s 1 million electric customers across Iowa and Wisconsin, depend on MISO to manage the flow of energy all day, every day.
Along with clean and cost-effective energy production, ÂײÝÊÓƵ’s construction of these sites created over 3,000 construction jobs and expanded apprenticeship and worker training opportunities. The projects are expected to provide more than $5 million annually in shared revenue and tax payments to local communities.
For additional information, view our Wisconsin solar program report that highlights construction accomplishments, project benefits and comments from local partners.
ÂײÝÊÓƵoration (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to 1 million electric and 425,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. ÂײÝÊÓƵ's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are ÂײÝÊÓƵ's two public energy companies. ÂײÝÊÓƵ is a component of Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow ÂײÝÊÓƵ on , , and .