Hardin Solar Iii is a solar power plant in Ohio.
| Plant Name | Hardin Solar Iii |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hardin Solar Energy Iii |
| City | Alger |
| County | Hardin County |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP | 45812 |
| Coordinates | 40.68233, -83.79388 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARD3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 250 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.