Darien Solar is a solar power plant in Wisconsin.
| Plant Name | Darien Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| City | Darien |
| County | Rock County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 53114 |
| Coordinates | 42.62000, -88.74000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 250 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 2 | Batteries | Battery | 75.0 MW | Indef Postponed | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co | Milwaukee, WI | 7500.0% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | Milwaukee, WI | 1500.0% |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | Madison, WI | 1000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.