Darien Solar Project Now Serving MGE Customers

Our utility subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), has announced the 250-megawatt (MW) Darien solar project in Rock and Walworth counties is operational, serving MGE electric customers with cost-effective, carbon-free energy. MGE owns 25 MW of solar capacity from the Darien Solar Energy Center. MGE also will own 7.5 MW of battery storage from the facility. The 75 MW of battery storage is expected online in 2026. The facility was developed by U.S.-based Invenergy LLC. 

"Carbon is our target, and the Darien Solar Energy Center is another important step as we continue our progress toward achieving our science-based carbon reduction goals," said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. "MGE's investments to enable our continued transition toward deep decarbonization of our energy supply also serve to ensure that all our customers share in the economic and environmental benefits of our more sustainable energy future." 

Working toward 80% reduced carbon emissions by 2030

MGE is working to achieve deep decarbonization, consistent with global climate science, as quickly, responsibly and cost-effectively as it can. By 2030, on behalf of all customers, MGE expects to deliver electricity with 80% fewer carbon emissions, and by 2050, MGE expects to deliver net-zero carbon electricity. MGE already is halfway to its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared to 2005 levels. Growing the use of cost-effective, cleaner energy and working with customers to advance energy efficiency and the electrification of transportation are all key strategies for achieving targeted carbon reductions consistent with global climate science.