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In 2023 Two Creeks generated 193 GWh, approximately 0.3% of the total electric power generated in
Wisconsin (63,216 GWh) for that year. The facility had an approximate annual capacity factor of 14.6% in 2023. A capacity factor of 24% was used during the economic analysis during the transfer of
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Resources, LCC) for approximately $ 1,299 per kW for a total project cost of $ 195 million. The PSC denied MGE and WPS's request for authorization to acquire Two Creeks at a cost of up to 110 percent of the $ 195 million cost, which would have covered allowance for funds used during
268:(CPCN) on May 31, 2018. On May 31, 2019, the CPCN application to construct the facility was approved by the PSC. In its approval ruling, the PSC found that the project satisfied the requirements of Wisconsin Statute § 1.12 and 196.025(1), known as the Energy Priorities Law.
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796:"Two Creeks Solar, LLC Solar CPCN Application Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties, Wisconsin PSC Docket No. 9696-CE-100"
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172:Nameplate capacity
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