Eaton Launches Wisconsin Solar Project to Cut Carbon Emissions by 30%

Eaton Corp PLC (ETN) has launched a 4-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin to reduce carbon emissions by 30% across five facilities. This initiative supports Eaton's goal of achieving net-zero operations by 2050 and will contribute to a 58% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin since 2018. The project is expected to be operational in early 2026 and reflects Eaton's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the power management sector.

Eaton Corp PLC (ETN) has announced the launch of a 4-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 30% across five facilities. This initiative is part of Eaton's broader commitment to achieving net-zero operations by 2050. The project, which is expected to be operational in early 2026, will also contribute to a 58% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin since 2018.

The solar project, located adjacent to Eaton’s Thomas A. Edison Technical Center in Franksville, will be developed in partnership with We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group. We Energies will build, own, and operate the system, while Eaton will provide the land for construction and receive renewable energy credits for delivering clean energy to the local grid. Eaton is also contributing engineering expertise and essential technologies, including electrical transformers produced at its Waukesha, Wisconsin manufacturing facility.

The project is part of Eaton's "Everything as a Grid" approach, which aims to reduce the cost and environmental impact of energy through intelligent power management and on-site renewable energy production. This initiative aligns with Eaton's global strategy to leverage the trends of electrification and digitalization to unlock greater operational and environmental value from energy systems.

Eaton's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the power management sector is evident in this project. The company has deployed multiple solar projects across its global operations since 2009, including a first-of-its-kind clean energy microgrid in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, completed in 2024.

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