Public Service Commission approves Maple Grove Solar certificate with conditions

Apr 7, 2025

The Public Service Commission voted to grant Maple Grove Solar a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a solar and battery project in Barron County, authorizing up to 259.6 MW AC of solar and a 50 MW DC battery system with conditions addressing visual screening, follow-through on commitments and seasonal tree‑clearing limits.

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The Public Service Commission voted Thursday to grant Maple Grove Solar a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) for a solar electric generation facility, an accompanying 50 megawatt DC battery energy storage system and a generator tie line in Barron County, conditional on several standard and project‑specific requirements.

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