Press release from Invenergy: January 7, 2025 – Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced today that its Hardin II Solar Energy Center has commenced commercial operations. Located in Hardin County, Ohio, Hardin II Solar will generate 150 MW of clean energy. As announced last month, Meta will purchase the renewable energy generated from Hardin II Solar. The project represents additional energy generation capacity in the region, thereby enhancing the reliability of the area's electrical grid. “We are grateful to work alongside the Hardin County community and our project partners to bring Hardin II Solar to fruition,” Michael Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Development at Invenergy said. “As energy demand continues to rise, committed partners like Meta are helping Invenergy bring more clean energy online.” “Meta continues to invest in opportunities that support our efforts to match our electricity use with 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Through Hardin II Solar’s Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreement, we take another step in achieving our energy goals while helping bring more economic benefits to project communities and delivering more reliable energy to the local grid.” said Urvi Parekh, Global Head of Energy, Meta.

Two energy companies celebrated the commission of a solar energy center in Hardin County.  Invenergy and Dominion Energy held a special ceremony to launch the Hardin Solar Project in Hardin County.