FOND DU LAC - Alliant Energy is kicking off the company's new community-based solar program with a project in Fond du Lac that supports renewable energy. Alliant announced this week its plans to build a solar garden along the south side of U.S. 151 — just west of the Hickory Road intersection — on a 13-acre parcel leased from Michel’s Corporation, said company spokesperson Scott Reigstad. Construction of the 1-megawatt community solar project is set to begin this spring for completion by the end of 2021. The energy generated will be distributed onto the power grid. “We are excited that our customers can sign up for our first community solar project and enjoy the benefits of receiving clean, renewable energy,” said David de Leon, president of Alliant Energy's Wisconsin energy company. “We anticipate that all blocks will be sold quickly due to a high level of participation and interest from customers.”