New Community Solar Program Proposed

Shared Solar – Strix would be served by MGE's new solar array in Fitchburg. 

A drone's view of the solar array at Strix Solar in Fitchburg, with fall-colored trees and a farm in the background.

One-third of the output from MGE's Strix Solar, a 6-MW solar project in Fitchburg, would serve MGE's new community solar program, if approved. 

One-third of the output from MGE's Strix Solar, a 6-MW solar project in Fitchburg, would serve MGE's new community solar program, if approved. 
MGE is seeking regulatory approval for a new community solar program largely based on Shared Solar, MGE's original and fully subscribed community solar program. Shared Solar – Strix would offer participants the option to pay a minimal up-front fee to subscribe to receive energy from a local solar array for six years as the company continues to work toward reduced carbon emissions of at least 80% by 2030 (based on 2005 levels). 

Shared Solar – Strix builds on the success of our popular community solar program and provides our customers with affordable, locally generated energy. MGE residential customers who choose to participate would receive carbon-free energy for up to 50% of their annual consumption and would lock in their energy rate for the six-year term of the agreement. A low-income alternative also is proposed for Shared Solar – Strix. 

Visit mge.com/sharedsolar to learn more and to join the waiting list. 
 

Strix Solar 

One-third of Strix Solar, a 6-megawatt (MW) solar project in Fitchburg, would serve Shared Solar – Strix. The remaining four MW will continue to serve all MGE electric customers. 

Strix Solar came online in January and is serving all MGE customers. 

published: Feb-03-2025