Construction is poised to move forward on the Albany and Paddock solar projects after state regulators gave final approval to Alliant Energy’s second phase of solar development plans. The 50-megawatt (MW) solar project in the Green County town of Albany will generate enough electricity to power nearly 13,000 Wisconsin homes and the 65-MW solar project in the Rock County town of Beloit will generate enough electricity to power nearly 17,000 Wisconsin homes. Alliant Energy expects construction to create more than 100 jobs at each project.

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