Livestock farmers in Wisconsin are getting excited about solar! MG&E’s Tyto solar project is home to about 13,000 solar panels, 30 acres of thriving plants, and a flock of happy sheep.

Amy takes a behind-the-scenes look at the solar energy project where 145 hungry sheep are hard at work this summer. 

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guests: John Armstrong, manager of renewable engineering, Madison Gas and Electric

Beau Stafford, Wiscovery Farms

Resources for You:

Supporting Solar in Wisconsin

Episode 40: Surprising Environmental Impacts of Solar in Wisconsin

Analysis: Solar produces 100 times more energy per acre than corn grown for ethanol