Madison, Wis., March 12, 2026—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity from the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center.
Located in the Rock County communities of La Prairie and Harmony, MGE will own 15-megawatts (MW) of the 150-MW solar array. It is expected to begin serving customers in 2028.
“MGE’s ownership share of the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center is another important step in our commitment to use renewables first and ensure reliability for all customers,” said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. “With our current plans, by 2030, we will have added more than 40 renewable generation and battery storage projects since 2015, totaling more than 750 MW, propelling us toward our goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.”
By continuing to invest in geographically diverse utility-scale renewable generation projects, MGE is enhancing reliability, managing costs and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future. These efforts are part of a broader strategy that includes:
- Expanding renewable energy.
- Advancing energy efficiency.
- Supporting the electrification of transportation.
Together, these initiatives help reduce carbon emissions and support a more sustainable Wisconsin.
About MGE
MGE generates and distributes electricity to 170,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 180,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE’s parent company is MGE Energy, Inc. The company’s roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
