Invenergy announced on June 4th that the 250 MW Hardin III solar center has been put into operation recently. This energy center is Invenergy's third solar facility built in Hardin County, Ohio.

WEC Energy Group is the major shareholder of Hardin III, and Microsoft will purchase the electricity and renewable energy credits (REC) generated by the facility through PPA.

Michael Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Development at Invenergy, stated, "The Hardin III Solar project is the culmination of our decade long collaboration with Hardin County and local communities. We are honored to work together with dedicated partners to bring meaningful local investment to Ohio and support its local energy development. ”

The Hardin III solar power plant is expected to bring $180 million in new investment to Hardin County, to fund public schools, emergency services, and local infrastructure construction. During the construction period, the Hardin III solar power plant created over 350 job opportunities. According to a long-term operating agreement, Invenergy Services will provide operation, maintenance, and factory services for the power plant and will employ four long-term operation and maintenance personnel.

Hardin III is powered by solar panels manufactured in the United States, which are produced by Illuminate USA. Illuminate USA is an advanced solar panel manufacturing company controlled by Invenergy.