Project Lifecycle

Project Timeline

From initial site selection to long-term operation and eventual decommissioning — a transparent view of every stage of the Osseo Solar project.

Early Development & Initial Studies

Early development efforts began, including finalizing the project footprint and conducting initial viability studies from both a land and interconnection perspective.

Duration: ~2 years
Est.Date: August 2023
Status: completed
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Project Acquisition by Atlantica

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure acquired the Osseo Solar project from its previous developer, taking over all development activities.

Duration: —
Est.Date: Summer 2025
Status: completed
2

Environmental Studies & Permitting Preparation

Atlantica completed Wetland Delineations and began working with Stantec to prepare the Conditional Use Permit. Initial engineering designs commenced in September 2025, and a meeting with Trempealeau County was held in December to discuss the contents of the permit.

Duration: ~5 months
Est.Date: August – December 2025
Status: completed
3

Cultural Resources & WDNR Review

Phase 1 Cultural Resource Assessment began in January 2026. In February, the WDNR Environmental Review was completed. Work also began on the Vegetation Management Plan, Landscape Plan, Sound Studies, and Decommissioning Plans.

Duration: ~2 months
Est.Date: January – February 2026
Status: completed
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Community Outreach & Open Houses

On May 6th, 2026, Atlantica hosted an Open House at Grand Occasions from 6–8pm. A second Open House for the community of Sumner Township and Osseo is planned for June 2026.

Duration: ~2 months
Est.Date: May – June 2026
Status: in_progress
5

Conditional Use Permit Submission

Atlantica plans to submit the Conditional Use Permit to Trempealeau County. This is a key regulatory milestone required before construction can begin.

Estimated date subject to change.

Duration: —
Est.Date: August 1st
Status: upcoming
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Geotechnical Work

Atlantica begins geotechnical investigations across the project area to assess soil conditions and inform final foundation and racking system design.

Estimated date subject to change.

Duration: —
Est.Date: Q3 2026
Status: upcoming
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Final Engineering Design

Atlantica begins 305 engineering design work, finalizing all technical specifications required for construction procurement and permitting compliance.

Estimated date subject to change.

Duration: —
Est.Date: Q1 2027
Status: upcoming
8

Construction

Construction of the Osseo Solar facility begins, including civil works, panel installation, electrical infrastructure, and grid connection activities.

Estimated date subject to change.

Duration: ~12 months
Est.Date: Q1 2028
Status: upcoming
9

Commercial Operation

The Osseo Solar facility achieves Commercial Operation Date (COD), delivering clean renewable energy to the grid and generating long-term economic benefits for Trempealeau County and surrounding communities.

Estimated date subject to change.

Duration: ~30 years
Est.Date: Q1 2029
Status: upcoming
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