97th largest plant in Wisconsin · 5452nd nationally
Portage Solar Plant is a solar power plant in Wisconsin with a nameplate capacity of 11.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Portage Solar Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Portage Solar Plant |
| City | Portage |
| County | Columbia County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 53901 |
| Coordinates | 43.60706, -89.24341 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG329 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 11.8 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.