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Xcel Energy Hosts Information Session For Proposed Western Wisconsin Solar Farm

"I'm all for them if they can stand on their own economic merit," said Thomas Brunshidle, who lives in Hammond.

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December 17, 2024

ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. — A massive solar farm is in the works for western Wisconsin.

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Xcel Energy is planning to lease 5,000 acres of private land in St. Croix County, spread out over a 30,000- to 40,000-acre area.

"I'm all for them if they can stand on their own economic merit," said Thomas Brunshidle, who lives in Hammond.

Find out what's happening in Across Wisconsinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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