Michels Solar Project

About the project

Developer: Engie LLC
Size: 245 kilowatts
Panels: 728
Homes powered: 39
Operational in: 2022

News release: Michels Corporation makes major commitment to local clean energy

Interested in solar for your facility?

Through our Alliant Energy® Customer-Hosted Renewables program, we partner with your business or community to host a solar project or battery storage system on-site in exchange for a monthly lease payment.

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Advancing our balanced energy mix

Our Energy Blueprint is our roadmap for building a strong and resilient energy future to meet the growing energy needs across Iowa and Wisconsin.

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How solar generation works

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