40th largest plant in Ohio · 1882nd nationally
Hardin Solar Energy Ii Llc is a solar power plant in Ohio with a nameplate capacity of 150 MW.
| Plant Name | Hardin Solar Energy Ii Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Invenergy Services Llc |
| City | Belle Center |
| County | Hardin County |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP | 43310 |
| Coordinates | 40.63249, -83.79238 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 150 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.