New solar facility looks to increase renewable energy in Portage County Unmute AMHERST, Wis. (WAOW) -- Despite delays due to COVID, Northwind Solar isn't slowing down. On Monday afternoon they opened their new facility, showing off not only the future of their business, but also the future of solar power in Portage County. Northwind Solar is looking to bring more renewable energy to the area as recovery from the pandemic continues. "This spring has been great, and this is really our first event, with the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum here, visiting and learning about our business and policy initiatives that would help us," said Josh Stolzenburg, CEO, Northwind Solar.