Invenergy announced today that the 250 MW Hardin III Solar Energy Center recently commenced operations. The energy center is the third Invenergy-developed solar facility completed in Hardin County, Ohio, USA.
WEC Energy Group is the majority owner of Hardin III and Microsoft will purchase the electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) generated at the facility through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The Hardin III Solar facility is expected to generate US$180 million of new investment in Hardin County, helping to fund public schools, emergency services, and local infrastructure. During its construction, Hardin III Solar created more than 350 jobs. Under a long-term operations agreement, Invenergy Services provides operations, maintenance, and plant services for the facility and will employ four permanent operations and maintenance staff.
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