Where are the energy battery cabinets at the Paris solar communication site

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What is Paris Solar-Battery Park?

The 110-megawatt (MW) battery portion of the Paris Solar-Battery Park went online this month. The 200-MW solar portion of the project went into service in December. The storage facility is made up of batteries capable of powering more than 130,000 homes for four hours.

Who owns the Paris Solar-Battery Park?

We Energies, the state's largest utility, is the majority owner of the Paris Solar-Battery Park. Two other utilities, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric, are co-owners. The Paris Solar Park provides the energy stored in the batteries. It has nearly 500,000 solar panels and has been in operation since December.

How does Paris Solar-Battery Park work?

The Paris Solar-Battery Park can power more than 130,000 homes for four hours, according to We Energies. Officials explained the way the storage facility works. They said that batteries store excess power on sunny days. Then, that power is released at night or in the early morning when the sun isn't out.

What are WEC Energy Group's upcoming battery storage projects?

Beyond the Paris project, WEC Energy Group has several more battery storage projects in development, ranging from 50 megawatts to 165 megawatts of storage. Those projects are slated to come online from 2026 through 2028. The battery storage systems at the Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County are seen in this image captured by a drone.