A solar farm in the Town of Lomira
A solar farm in the Town of Lomira
WATERTOWN — Microsoft is expected to receive 90% of the power generated by the proposed Sinnissippi Solar Energy Center, according to documents the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin released in July.
The Sinnissippi Solar Energy Center is a proposed 100-megawatt solar energy project on land in the towns of Watertown, Ixonia and Concord. The project has been in development since 2018, with construction slated to begin in April of 2027. Full operation has a targeted start of 2028.
According to the Payment and Cancellation Agreement entered into on April 27, We Energies officially executed the PCA and sold a majority of Sinnissippi’s power capacity to the Microsoft Corporation.
This is contingent on final project approval by the PSC. Upon approval, We Energies would own the project and control the power it produces. Invenergy is anticipated to be the construction firm and operations manager.
“(Microsoft) has requested electric service for the facilities (Microsoft) intends to construct in (We Energy’s) electric service territory in southeast Wisconsin,” the agreement states.
A spokesperson for Mueller Communications, a Milwaukee-based public relations firm handling local communications for Microsoft, gave a brief but comprehensive statement on the company’s position.
“As Microsoft continues to invest in Wisconsin, the company is committed to clean, affordable energy and to paying the costs its data center operations in Wisconsin require,” said the spokesperson. {span}”In May, Microsoft signed agreements with We Energies to bring 1.2 gigawatts of carbon-free energy projects online locally, including both solar and battery projects. The Sinnissippi Solar project was included in those agreements.”{/span}
Sinnissippi Solar Team Developer Dylan Lennie emphasized the independence of Invenergy when it came to developing projects and the benefits for the surrounding communities.
“As an independent power producer, Invenergy works with a variety of customers to develop, build and operate energy projects that meet their needs,” said Lennie. {span}“It’s important to note that all of the economic benefits stay here in the community, including construction jobs, long-term operations jobs, $500,000 in local tax revenue each year split between the host towns and Jefferson County and more. That’s a generational benefit for both the farming families participating in the project and all residents of the community.”{/span}
The PSC will hold a public hearing for the project on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Johnson Creek Community Center, 417 Union St.{/div}
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