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Regulatory Environment - Acquisition of a Wind Energy Generation Facility in Wisconsin (Details) - Forward Wind Energy Center Acquisition - WPS | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 wind_turbines utility MW
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Number Of Additional Utilities Purchased Forward Wind Energy Center | utility | 2
Wind Turbines Forward Energy Center | wind_turbines | 86
Capacity Forward Wind Energy Center | MW | 138

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