Walworth County
Walworth County, Wisconsin: solar permitting grade B (score 40/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 40/100 |
| Population | 103,868 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status not yet documented |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable (little movement either direction) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Walworth County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
4 energy-related meetings · 1 opposition groups
- 2026-02-10SolarThe County Zoning Agency approved an amendment to increase the rated capacity of 3 solar systems from 12.5kw to 100kw. · agenda
- 2026-02-10SolarThe County Zoning Agency approved an amendment to increase the rated capacity of solar systems from 12.5kw to 100kw before a conditional use permit is required. · agenda
- 2026-01-15SolarPlanning Commission approved an amendment to increase the rated capacity of solar systems from 12.5kw to 100kw · agenda
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Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.