UW–Madison Kegonsa Research Campus Solar

UW–Madison is working with Alliant Energy to plan a small-scale solar and agrivoltaics project at the UW-Kegonsa Research Campus near Stoughton, WI. The project would be located in an interior section of the campus to help retain the rural character of the area and feature a layout to facilitate agricultural research and education. The project would generate enough clean energy to power more than 450 homes.

Digital rendering of a solar array from the air, showing black lines of panels and scattered trees in an agricultural landscape
Rendering of proposed 2.25 MW solar array. Source: Ayres Associates draft Environmental Impact Assessment.

Proposed Project Schedule

  • May 2022: WEPA Process Completed
  • Summer/Fall 2022: Design/Permitting/Reviews
  • Winter 2022/2023: Interconnection Design and Procurement
  • Winter/Spring 2023: Final Permitting, CUP Approvals, Interconnection Agreement, Final Design
  • Spring 2023: Anticipated Start of Construction
  • Summer/Fall 2023: Anticipated Completion and Commissioning

Resources

Public Information Meetings

Past meetings (2022)

Environmental Impact Assessment

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was performed by Ayres Associates. More information on the EIA is available here.

Questions and Comments

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