SOLAR POWER IN WISCONSIN

Isabelle Creek solar

in development

The Isabelle Creek solar project is helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future in the Town of Hartland, Pierce County, Wisconsin. As a company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative energy solutions with long-term impact, our projects create jobs, build community partnerships, generate revenue for local governments and schools, and protect the environment.

Project overview

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75 MWac solar

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Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 18,000 Wisconsin homes annually

Pierce County, WI

Project details

The project will likely lease around 1,000 acres due to forested areas and other areas of avoidance, but aims for 550 buildable acres of privately-owned land for the project. This is equivalent to .4% of farmland in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time.

Expected project timeline

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Economic and environmental benefits

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.

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146,000 MWh

Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions

Approximately $8 million

Expected to generate utility aid payments to Pierce County and $6 million to Hartland Township

200+ jobs

Expected to be created during peak construction

Clean energy benefits local communities

Long-term revenue to counties and towns
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life

Best practices in responsible and sustainable development

At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.

Environmental and technical studies

We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations:

Wetland and Waterbody Study
Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
Historical and Archaeological Study
Environmental Site Assessment
Hydrology Study
Topographic Survey
Geotechnical Survey

Partnering with communities for the future of energy

At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complements the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities.