Bear Creek Solar Project

About the project

The Bear Creek Solar Project is an estimated 50-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Richland County, Wisconsin. The project positively impacts the environment and generates enough energy to power nearly 13,000 homes annually.

Fast facts

  • Location: Town of Buena Vista
  • Size: 456 acres
  • Timeline: Completed in the fall of 2022.

Bear Creek Solar Photo Gallery

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    Drone image of the Bear Creek Solar facility.
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    Drone image of the Bear Creek Solar facility.
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    Drone image of the Bear Creek Solar facility.
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    Drone image of the Bear Creek Solar facility.
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    Alliant Energy held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the completion of the Bear Creek Solar Project in August 2022.
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    Solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into energy at the Bear Creek Solar Project in August 2022.
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    Crews install a fence around the perimeter of the project site. (October 5, 2021)
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    A cable pull is performed to ensure cables do not overlap and are secured before being buried. (Oct. 8, 2021)
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    Fifteen-foot metal piles are laid across the project site before getting driven into the ground to support the solar arrays. (Oct. 12, 2021)
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    A combiner box, which brings together the energy generated from multiple rows of solar panels, is installed. (Nov. 1, 2021)
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    Trees are planted around the perimeter of the project for a vegetative screening. (Nov. 2, 2021)
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    Crews install solar panels at the Bear Creek Solar Project. (Jan. 13, 2022)
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    A view of a row of solar panels after installation. (March 8, 2022)
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    A drone image overlooking the west section of the Bear Creek Solar Project after panel installation was complete. (April 21, 2022)

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