- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and Ameresco (AMRC, Financial) celebrate the completion of a $1.6 million solar and battery storage project.
- The new energy system is expected to save the college approximately $30,000 annually.
- The project features a 300-kilowatt solar array and 125-kilowatt battery energy storage system, offsetting 60% of the electricity used in Building 400.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC), a prominent energy solutions provider, in collaboration with Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has successfully completed a pioneering solar array and battery energy storage system (BESS) project on the college campus. The $1.6 million initiative is poised to significantly enhance energy resilience and reduce utility costs by about $30,000 each year.
The newly installed system comprises a 300-kilowatt solar array alongside a 125-kilowatt BESS. It is designed to offset roughly 60% of the electricity consumption in Building 400, which is notably active during the summer months. This cutting-edge project not only provides critical backup power for the Student Services building during outages but also serves as an invaluable educational tool for students interested in renewable energy and sustainability careers.
The completion of this project marks a first in solar and storage systems on this campus, with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025. This event will feature key figures from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and Ameresco, along with an opportunity for attendees to tour the new solar and battery system.
