Wisconsin Community Solar Projects
Vernon Electric Cooperative partnered with the Clean Energy Collective to develop the first community solar farm in Wisconsin. When offered to its members, the 1,001-panel (305kW total) offering sold out in about two weeks at $600 per panel. Energy production began on June 1, 2014, and is expected to have a clean energy output of 407,500kWh in year one, offering a total savings of $35,000 to its members.
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On July 8, 2014, the St. Croix Electric Cooperative’s solar array became active. This solar garden, known as Sunflower 1, consists of 206 member-owned units for a total of 103kW. It is expected to produce 154,000kWh of clean energy annually. 120 members “subscribed” from one to five units and receive credit on their monthly bills.
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Eau Claire Energy Cooperative announced in March 2015 its plans to offer a community solar field to its members. This 'MemberSolar' offering consists of almost 3000 305-watt panels. Members can subscribe for $650 per panel for 20 years and the expected return is $840 in clean energy.
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