Vista Sands Solar Farm
Creating opportunity and investing in central Wisconsin.
Vista Sands Solar Farm
Vista Sands Solar Farm, near the towns of Plover and Grant in Portage County, is a transformational solar development undergoing Wisconsin’s permitting process. Taking place over approximately 9,500 acres of private land, the project is nearly 1.3 gigawatt (GW) in size. It brings the ability to transform the area with new jobs, added tax revenues for local governments, and long-term environmental benefits for current and future generations.
Vista Sands Solar Farm is committed to growing opportunities in Portage County. The project will bring a total capital investment over $1 billion and create approximately creating 500 jobs during construction and about 50 permanent jobs, helping stimulate economic activity that benefits everyone.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to serving as community partners and look forward to working with our new neighbors in Portage County to catalyze growth. Together, we’ll use the land in new, effective, and exciting ways that will grow local communities and create long-lasting benefits.
The Vista Sands Solar project is set to bring transformational growth to the Portage County area with new jobs, additional tax revenue, and long-term environmental benefits. We’re excited to partner with the community to develop this exciting new project.
The year-round positive impacts of a development like this are indisputable, with new financial resources and support for local governments. This project will fuel economic development in the region through project development and partnership with local companies. The increased tax base will provide additional support to schools and vital community services.
The energy produced from the project will be American-made clean energy, set to benefit the surrounding area. Wisconsin consumes almost six times as much energy as it produces, and producing more energy right here at home will move the United States toward energy independence.
In addition, this project will continue to respect the area’s agricultural heritage and the land. Vista Sands Solar will undertake several environmental studies aimed at protecting vegetation, wildlife, and the farmland throughout the construction process.
Our Promise to
Landowners
Dear Landowners,
Our hard work is aligned with your interests because a successful project outcome means secured income for all of us. Your land may have been in your family for generations. We understand that committing it to a new future is serious, and has implications for your grandchildren that extend beyond the lucrative outcome. We raised our family on a Pennsylvania maple farm (a hobby) and share the connection to land. Our Principals can name every landowner (hundreds) of each project as we maintain the relationships we built.
Nick Cohen
President and Co-founder
Doral Renewables LLC
Our Promise to
Landowners
Dear Landowners,
Our hard work is aligned with your interests because a successful project outcome means secured income for all of us. Your land may have been in your family for generations. We understand that committing it to a new future is serious, and has implications to your grandchildren that extend beyond the lucrative outcome. We raised our family on a Pennsylvania maple farm (a hobby) and share the connection to land. Our Principals can name every landowner (hundreds) of each project as we maintain the relationships we built.
Nick Cohen
President and Co-founder
Doral Renewables LLC
What People Are Saying About
Our Indiana Project
“With commodity pricing being so volatile, it’s nice to be able to rely on steady predictable income from the solar farm.”
Mark Kolish, Landowner
“It’s a bright spot in our future. The economic benefit for the County is really needed. The timing is perfect. We are glad to be a part of it.”
Jim and Sheila Buczek, Landowners
“We have to develop alternative energy. Solar is better for the environment. We are doing our part to help combat climate change.
Swanson’s Farms
Project Map
Did you know:
- 5,700 to 7,900 acres of agricultural lands in the vicinity of the Buena Vista Wildlife Area will be restored to grasslands.
- Vista Sands Solar’s ecologists have designed a seed mix that will be used across the Project area, creating a suitable environment for both native wildlife and solar energy generation.
- Vista Sands Solar will not construct any panels within 500 feet of Greater Prairie-chicken leks identified by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Vista Sands Solar was designed to avoid waterways and no impacts to drainage are anticipated in the Project area.