One of the largest solar projects in Wisconsin is located on 58 acres at the Dane County Regional Airport. More than 20,000 solar panels generate 9 megawatts of renewable electricity— enough to meet 40% of the electricity used by all county-owned facilities. Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) owns the solar system, which is installed on land rented from the County. The solar farm also doubles as a habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinator populations.
The project was completed in December 2020.
Solar project at Dane County Regional Airport delivering clean energy, Sun Prairie Star, 12/23/20
Dane County Powers on Wisconsin’s Largest Single Customer Solar Array, Solar Industry, 12/21/20
Solar project at Dane County Airport provides locally generated clean energy, WMTV, 12/18/20
Dane County Regional Airport switches on largest solar project in Wisconsin, Solar Power World, 12/18/20
Solar Project at Dane County Airport Now Delivering Locally Generated Clean Energy, MGE Press Release, 12/18/20
Dane County airport solar farm approved; $16.8M project expected to save money, help meet climate goals, Wisconsin State Journal, 5/1/20
Dane County expands airport solar farm; project will supply 40% of electricity for county buildings, Wisconsin State Journal, 9/5/19
County board approves solar project at Dane County Regional Airport, WKOW Madison, 10/17/19
