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Madison College recently marked a sustainability milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new solar plus energy storage system at the Truax Campus Protective Services Building.
The solar project is designed to enhance reliability, reduce environmental impact and help lower operating costs.
Along with these benefits, the system also offers a hands-on learning laboratory for students and educators.
“At our campuses, students gain hands-on experience with innovative technologies that prepare them for clean energy careers,” said Dr. Jennifer Berne, Madison College president. “At the same time, we are advancing sustainable, reliable energy solutions for our region.”
The April 20 ribbon-cutting ceremony was part of a series of “Earth Week” events held at the college. Other activities included a sustainability tour, free bike tune-ups, a sustainability fair and trash pick-up throughout the campus.
Features of the new large-scale battery energy storage installation at the Protective Services Building include:
The project will offer an opportunity for students to study solar performance in programs such as Renewable Energy Certificate, Electrical Apprenticeship, Electrical Technical Diploma, Construction Technical Diploma, Industrial Maintenance AS, Electromechanical Technology AS and Architecture AS.
“This solar plus storage installation provides infrastructure for training students for skilled technical careers in the energy workforce,” said Madison College instructor Ken Walz.
The $665,000 solar plus energy storage project was supported in part by a $435,000 award from the Wisconsin Energy Innovation Grant Program.
“The project demonstrates Madison College’s commitment to protecting our planet, responsibly stewarding our operations and advancing our mission to serve students,” said Dr. Sylvia Ramirez, the college’s executive vice president of finance and administration.

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