Badger Hollow I — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 62955
- Capacity
- 150 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Iowa, WI
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Wisconsin Public Service Corp
- Parent Company
- MGE Energy
- Annual Generation
- 203,771 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 15.5%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- RFC
Badger Hollow I
OperatingSolar
Ranked #9 of 102 Solar plants in WI#505 of 7447 nationally
150 MW Solar operating in Iowa, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAGEMWD
150 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
42.9456, -90.3494
County
Iowa, WI
Nearby Plants
- Badger Hollow IISolar150 MW · 1.5 km
- Montfort Wind Energy CenterWind30 MW · 2.9 km
- Red Barn EnergyWind91.6 MW · 7.5 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Public Service Corp | Wisconsin Public Service | — |
| Owner(s) | Madison Gas & Electric Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp | MGE Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Badger Hollow I is a 150 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. The plant began operating in 2021 and has a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking. It is owned by MGE Energy and operated by Wisconsin Public Service Corp. The plant's primary fuel source is solar (SUN). Badger Hollow I operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the ReliabilityFirst Corporation (RFC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Badger Hollow I generated 203,771 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.5%. The plant ranks 6th out of 11 solar plants in Wisconsin and 360th out of 639 solar plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,452.53 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
6.8K MWh
Latest Month
203.8K MWh
Annual Generation
15.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,572/kW
Installed Cost
$7.6/MWh
Operating Cost
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Badger Hollow Substation · 138 kV
Substation Distance
0.049 km
Operator
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
WPS.BDGHLW1S
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (7)Beta
General
Morgan Stanley raised MGE Energy (MGEE) price target during utilities review
MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE) is included among the Dividend Kings List: Top 15 Stocks. On February 20, Morgan Stanley raised its price...
MSN·4 weeks ago
General
Morgan Stanley raised MGE Energy (MGEE) price target during utilities review
MGE Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGEE) is included among the Dividend Kings List: Top 15 Stocks. On February 20, Morgan Stanley raised its price...
MSN·4 weeks ago
Industry·corporate
WPS sees success with historic solar facilities
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to its customers through a pair of historic renewable energy facilities.
Wisconsin Public Service (operator)
Wisconsin Public Service News·3 years ago
Industry·corporate
WPS announces pair of Wisconsin solar energy milestones
The company announced Dec. 1, 2021, the first phase of the Badger Hollow Solar Park is now powering homes across Wisconsin.
WPS (operator)
Wisconsin Public Service News·4 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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