Aldo Leopold Nature Center
LOCATION: Monona, Wisconsin | COMPLETION DATE: November 2025 | CAPACITY: 35.38KW |
SOLAR ENERGY OFFSET: 57% | EST. ANNUAL SAVINGS: $6,300
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Established in 1994, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) nurtures children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature. ALNC was an early adopter of renewable energy projects, including…
The Story
In 2025, Legacy Solar Co-op worked with ALNC to plan their latest venture into renewable energy by assessing their current energy portfolio and usage, grants. Roof replacement. Solar project as part of their general fundraising campaign.
Solar Solution
Solar array 1, Solar array 2, Decomissioning of the solar hot water system by Full Spectrum Solar.
In November, 2025, Midwest Solar Power installed a 35.38kW rooftop solar array at Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona, WI. The array is estimated to offset about 57% of the building’s electricity annually.
This solar array helps ALNC achieve its mission by providing a cleaner environment for the children attending their programs.
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