 -- Meta Platforms, Inc (Nasdaq: META) announced it has signed four contracts with Chicago-based energy owner, operator and developer, Invenergy, for 760 megawatts of clean energy. These new Environmental Attribute Purchase agreements (EAPAs) bring Meta's total clean energy procurement from Invenergy to over 1 gigawatt.

“Energy demand is soaring—and Invenergy is excited to work with Meta to deliver long-term, clean energy solutions to support their operations,” said Ted Romaine, Invenergy Executive Vice President of Origination. “As the largest privately held clean energy owner, operator and developer, we’re pleased that Invenergy’s utility-scale solar projects can contribute to meeting Meta’s clean energy goals, while also providing good-paying jobs and generating millions in local economic benefits.”

“Surpassing the 1 gigawatt milestone in renewable energy procurement from Invenergy is a testament to Meta’s commitment to matching our growing power needs with clean energy,” said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy. “We’re grateful for Invenergy’s long-term collaboration. These projects will help us continue our commitment to support all of our operations with 100% clean energy.” 

Meta’s EAPAs are contracted through four Invenergy-developed facilities strategically located across the U.S. to meet soaring energy demand with domestically produced electricity. These solar energy centers include:

The electricity from these projects will be delivered to the local grid, increasing regional reliability by delivering power to nearby homes and businesses, while Meta will receive clean energy credits for bringing new generation capacity online.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies, develop, build, own and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 32,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure, and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects.

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Invenergy to provide over 760MW in renewable energy, supporting Meta’s energy needs in line with its clean and renewable energy goals

One-of-a-kind Illinois Facility to Advance Clean Energy Economy 

– Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced it has broken ground on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside Chicago. The new facility will span 135,000 sq. ft. and is anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 following the buildout of the existing site which will employ over 250 local construction workers. 

“The Center of Excellence is Invenergy’s latest investment in the workforce of the future and reinforces our leadership in meeting the growing demand for clean energy,” said Steve Dowdy, Executive Vice President and Operating Business Leader at Invenergy. “As we collectively meet today’s rapidly expanding energy needs, this state-of-the-art training and equipment refurbishment facility continues our commitment to the region, elevating Chicagoland, Illinois, and the US as the tip of the spear for energy infrastructure investment and innovation." 

The CoE will be comprised of four main components: 

“Invenergy’s investment in Bolingbrook represents an exciting new partnership,” said Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta. “We are proud to support these new clean energy manufacturing and workforce investments in our local community.” 

“The Center of Excellence is a welcome investment, creating jobs and providing hands-on training to support a workforce of the future,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This project will drive local innovation and progress, building upon Will County’s leadership in the clean energy economy.” 

“Illinois continues to lead the nation in new energy innovation and investment, demonstrated by Invenergy’s commitment to this one-of-a-kind facility here in Bolingbrook,” said IL State Representative Natalie Manley.

The CoE builds upon Invenergy’s over 20-year history of investments in Illinois, including the current 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.  

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. 

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Invenergy Announces $30M Center of Excellence Focused on Training and Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 12, 2024 – Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced the official opening of its new Washington, D.C. office at 1401 New York Ave NW. This strategic expansion underscores Invenergy’s commitment to accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy across the United States.

“We are thrilled to officially open Invenergy’s Washington, D.C. office, an important milestone for us as the American leader of clean energy solutions,” said Kelly Speakes-Backman, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. “Establishing a presence in our nation’s capital positions us at the heart of US energy policy, enabling additional opportunities to lead the industry in accelerating our country’s clean energy transition.”

The Washington, D.C. office will be a hub for Invenergy’s extensive policy expertise, with a focus on championing advancements in clean energy deployment and operations and improving the policies necessary to strengthen our national grid, build a new domestic workforce, and meet America’s collective energy goals. The office will also draw on the talented DMV workforce to support Invenergy’s growing clean energy development portfolio, including active generation development in Virginia and Maryland.

“Our new office allows Invenergy to provide technological expertise, data-driven insights, and community feedback directly to urgent energy policy discussions,” said Andrew Wills, Invenergy’s Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs. “This presence ensures that Invenergy’s leadership and technical knowhow remain integral to the national energy agenda.”

With offices and operations across the country and abroad, this latest announcement builds on Invenergy’s most recent office openings in Montreal and New York City, and the upcoming expansion of the company’s Chicago headquarters. Notably, Invenergy experienced 20% employee growth last year expanding its headcount to over 2,500 employees worldwide.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago, and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at Invenergy.com

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Invenergy Expands US Footprint With New Washington, D.C. Office

PATASKALA, OH – June 4, 2024 - Illuminate USA, a leading US solar panel manufacturer, has shipped its very first panels to a new solar energy center under construction in Hardin County, Ohio. Invenergy’s Hardin Solar III Energy Center will provide up to 250 megawatts of clean electricity - enough to power 48,000 Ohio homes - upon expected completion later this year.

“Illuminate USA started producing solar panels at scale within a year of its launch, and now more than 700 Ohioans are showing the solar industry that the US is ramping up to meet our nation's demand for clean energy,” said Illuminate USA CEO Frank Zhu.

“We’re very proud that the very first solar panels to be produced at our new Ohio facility are being installed right here in Ohio. Since our panels started rolling off our assembly lines in February, we’ve seen significant interest from energy companies looking to use our Ohio-made panels as well as from Ohioans interested in advanced manufacturing careers.”

“I am thrilled that Illuminate USA’s very first panels are being installed at an Invenergy solar project up the road in Hardin County,” said Jim Murphy, President and Corporate Business Leader at Invenergy and Chairman of the Board at Illuminate USA. “This is an important milestone for Illuminate USA and the entire US clean energy industry, demonstrating real progress towards building a domestic solar supply chain as well as the deployment of clean energy, manufactured right here in the US.”

Illuminate USA has already produced more than 200,000 utility-scale panels since starting production earlier this year and has begun filling manufacturing orders for other clients in its growing customer base. Today, the American company includes a team of more than 700 “Illuminators” at its 1.1 million square foot advanced manufacturing facility in Licking County. Once reaching full capacity later this year, more than 1,000 Ohioans will be on site and more than 9.2 million high-quality solar panels will be produced annually. This equals 5 gigawatts of electricity production, enough to power 1 million American homes.

“As a lifelong Ohio resident and one of the first associates at Illuminate USA, it’s rewarding to see the panels we’ve worked hard to produce be used for a project in my home state,” said Robin Heater, PQC Quality Manager at Illuminate USA. “I’m excited about how our work is helping to pave the way for a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States, particularly as the demand for clean energy continues to rise.”

Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced solar panel manufacturing based in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA’s majority owner and anchor customer is Invenergy, an American privately held developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions. Illuminate USA’s manufacturing technology partner is industry leader LONGi, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer. For more information about Illuminate USA, visit 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 32,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn more about Invenergy at 

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Made in Ohio, Installed in Ohio: Illuminate USA’s First Solar Panels Go To Work in Hardin County

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New pipeline to help Invenergy meet skyrocketing power demand across Arizona

 -- Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held independent power producer and energy infrastructure innovator, today announced it has signed a precedent agreement with a subsidiary of Tallgrass to be the anchor shipper on the associated natural gas infrastructure to support Invenergy’s plans to develop as many as three new natural gas-fired power plants in Arizona’s Maricopa and Yuma Counties.

“For 25 years—including 10 in Arizona—Invenergy has partnered with communities to deliver a mix of energy solutions and shared value for the local economy. As electricity demand grows, it's even more clear that natural gas is critical to keeping energy affordable and reliable, and our agreement with Tallgrass to procure long-term gas supply is proof of our commitment to Arizona, our customers, and the local communities we support,”

 said Daniel Runyan, Invenergy’s Senior Vice President for Development. 

Electricity demand in Arizona is set to grow more than 40 percent by 2031 due to population growth, new manufacturing, data centers, electrification and artificial intelligence. Natural gas will play a vital role in meeting that demand, but the state currently faces supply constraints caused by limited interstate pipeline capacity. 

Our country’s natural gas and renewable energy resources are the key to achieving the dual goals of lowering energy prices for consumers and securing our national advantage in the global AI race,"

 said Adam Schiche, Vice President for Business Development at Tallgrass.

 “We’re proud to team up with Invenergy to deliver the energy needed to fuel the critical infrastructure powering the next generation of technology.”

Tallgrass’ natural gas infrastructure project will provide the fuel to Invenergy’s facilities. This deliberate design will produce power dedicated to support advanced manufacturing and next generation technologies. 

"Energy resiliency and redundancy is the foundation of an advanced economy. This historical partnership of leaders within the energy sector sends a message to the world that the greater Yuma region is now a destination market for companies demanding utility scale power for production. The region's pro-business environment and abundant utility resources (water, fiber and electricity) will be strengthened by this critical infrastructure investment,”

 said Greg LaVann, President/CEO, The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation. 

"Yuma County is experiencing continued growth that is placing increased demands on energy and infrastructure systems. As the region evolves, investments that improve energy reliability and address supply constraints can help support economic growth and meet the needs of a growing community,

” said Jonathan Lines, Vice Chairman, Yuma County Board of Supervisors. 

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of innovative, reliable power infrastructure. Backed by 25 years of trusted execution and operational excellence, Invenergy’s end-to-end expertise provides customers with smart, scalable energy solutions across natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy and its affiliates have successfully developed over 220 projects totaling more than 36 gigawatts and reliably operates over 20 gigawatts of large-scale power infrastructure projects across four continents. 

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New 250 megawatt solar energy center joins NIPSCO’s growing portfolio

(July 9, 2025) -- Invenergy, America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of clean energy solutions, announced today that the 250 megawatt (MW) Fairbanks Solar Energy Center in Sullivan County, Indiana has commenced commercial operations.  

Invenergy led the development and construction of the facility which has been acquired by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).  

“We’re proud to have partnered with NIPSCO and the local community to bring Fairbanks Solar online—the first of multiple Invenergy-developed projects in Sullivan County,” said Michael Kaplan, Invenergy’s Senior Vice President of Development. “Indiana is leading the energy future with a diverse mix of energy technologies - strengthening the power grid and the local economy.” 

“Projects like the Fairbanks Solar Energy Center are an important component of NIPSCO’s energy generation portfolio,” said Vince Parisi, President and Chief Operating Officer at NIPSCO. “Reliable and cost-effective power sources are essential to Indiana’s energy future.” 

Fairbanks Solar provides enough electricity to power more than 50,000 American homes and businesses and supported nearly 275 local jobs during construction. Invenergy Services provides operations, maintenance and plant services for the facility, employing four full-time staff members. The facility will also invest over $125 million in the local Sullivan County community throughout its lifespan.  

"By bringing increased investment and funding to Sullivan County, Invenergy’s projects allow us to fund county services and better serve the local community,” said Bob Davis, Sullivan County Commissioner. “I’m encouraged to see Sullivan County play a larger role in Indiana’s energy leadership.” 

Fairbanks Solar is Invenergy’s second solar facility in Indiana, and part of a robust development portfolio of clean energy solutions across 15 Indiana counties. In 

 alone, Invenergy’s projects include the Trade Post Solar Energy Center, currently under construction and anticipated to reach commercial operations in 2026, and the Sycamore Riverside Energy Center, a natural gas project currently in development. In addition, the East terminus of Grain Belt Express, the largest transmission line in U.S. history, will be located in Sullivan County. 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.  

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction, or contracted, including natural gas, solar and wind power generation, transmission infrastructure, and advanced energy storage projects. 

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New agreements nearly double total procured clean energy between the companies, provide near-term energy capacity 

Invenergy, America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of clean energy solutions, and Meta Platforms, Inc (Nasdaq: META) today announced they have signed four additional clean energy agreements that represent an additional 791 megawatts (MW) of procured solar and wind energy. The agreements will provide near-term energy to support Meta’s operations, data center growth, and clean energy goals.  

 of Meta’s 1,000 MW of total procured energy from Invenergy. Together, these projects bring the companies’ partnership to a total of 1,800 MW, including over 740 MW of new energy generation in Ohio. The electricity from these projects will be delivered to the local grid, while Meta will receive the clean energy credits associated with the new generation capacity coming online. 

“Winning the AI race requires reliable, cleaner, affordable energy and energy infrastructure - today and in the future. We’re grateful for our continued relationship with Meta and look forward to future partnerships as we work to strengthen American energy independence and economic prosperity,” 

Ted Romaine, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President of Origination. 

“We’re laser-focused on advancing our AI ambitions—and to do that, we need clean, reliable energy. We’re grateful for Invenergy’s longtime partnership that helps us support our energy needs and implement our clean energy goals, and look forward to continued collaboration,”

said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy

The agreements are contracted through four Invenergy-developed facilities strategically located across the U.S. to meet soaring energy demand with domestically produced electricity. These energy centers include: 

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including natural gas, solar and wind power generation, transmission infrastructure, and advanced energy storage projects.  

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Invenergy to Provide Meta with Nearly 800 MW, Supporting Data Center Operations

 A world leader in energy expansion and digital transformation, 

 announced today that it added 51,000 square feet and 27 additional permanent jobs to its Williamsport facility as a result of a supply and manufacturing agreement with Invenergy—America’s largest privately held independent power producer. The expanded facility will support America’s largest private sector-led transmission investment, Grain Belt Express, with its first order under the agreement to exclusively use U.S. steel and aluminum, representing a major investment in domestic energy supply chains. With the Invenergy agreement and expanded facility, Prysmian now supports almost 430+ jobs across Pennsylvania and over 270 just at the Williamsport facility and doubles U.S. manufacturing capacity for certain advanced transmission conductors.

“We are proud to have a part in this transformative project supplying our most innovative technology for overhead power transmission in the market, E3X®,” said Andrea Pirondini, Prysmian North America President and CEO. “Our expanded Williamsport facility enhances our manufacturing capacity and is another step to strengthening the grid and granting energy independence throughout the United States.”

“Critical energy infrastructure projects like Grain Belt Express represent a direct investment in America, our economy, and the domestic supply chain,” said Shashank Sane, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President for Transmission. “Our partnership with Prysmian only furthers our commitment to the U.S. manufacturing workforce, a stronger grid, and American energy independence.”

The facility expansion is supported by a long-term supply and manufacturing agreement announced in 2023 with Invenergy. As a result, Prysmian will supply up to 12,500 miles of overhead conductors to support Invenergy’s portfolio of long-distance high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission projects in the U.S., including Grain Belt Express, the largest electric transmission project in development in the U.S., and the New Mexico North Path and Cimarron Link lines.

This expansion doubles the United States’ ability to manufacture advanced transmission conductors with E3X® technology. Prysmian’s E3X® advanced conductor technology increases the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of transmission lines, allowing for more electric power to be transmitted with low losses and delivered across long distances without expanding the physical footprint of the project.

The investment also highlights Prysmian’s commitment to Pennsylvania in establishing a global center of excellence in Williamsport. As one of the largest employers in the region, the plant has 277 employees and has been continuously operating since 1965.

“We are proud to manufacture the industry’s most advanced overhead conductors right here in Williamsport,” said David Horton, Williamsport plant manager. “Every day, every shift, our workers are producing these products, and it gives us a great sense of pride to play a part in helping the country achieve energy independence.”

“Prysmian’s expansion here in Williamsport is great news for our community,” Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. “It means more good-paying jobs, better critical infrastructure needed to power our electric grid and a solid commitment to our region’s future. I’m proud to support companies that choose to invest and grow right here in Lycoming County.”

“I’m proud to celebrate the expansion of Prysmian’s Williamsport facility,” said Derek Slaughter, Mayor of Williamsport. “This investment not only strengthens our local economy—it establishes Williamsport as a national leader in advanced cable manufacturing. It’s exciting to see this kind of growth happening right here in our community.”

Invenergy’s own presence in Pennsylvania includes the 1,485-megawatt Lackawanna Energy Center, located just outside Scranton, the Electric City. Since coming online in 2018, Lackawanna continues to be the largest natural gas plant in the Keystone State and the largest operational project in Invenergy's fleet.

Based in Highland Heights, Ky., Prysmian North America is a benchmark player in the energy expansion and digital transformation. Prysmian’s strategy is perfectly aligned with the main market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions segments. Prysmian’s North American operations include 29 plant locations and nearly 8,000 associates with net sales of $8 billion. Additional information is available at na.prysmian.com.

Globally, Prysmian is the largest cable solutions provider in the world, with more than 33,000 employees, 107 production plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. In 2024, global sales exceeded €17 billion.

Grain Belt Express, an Invenergy project, is the largest private sector-led transmission project in U.S. history. An energy superhighway connecting four U.S. grid regions, Grain Belt Express will unleash up to 5,000 MW of American energy to enhance grid reliability and strengthen U.S. energy security. No infrastructure project in development today delivers more cost savings to American consumers than Grain Belt Express. Learn more at 

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With Invenergy’s Support, Prysmian Doubles Down on U.S. Manufacturing and Domestic Energy Supply Chains

The 240-megawatt project will invest $230 million locally and create hundreds of construction jobs

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions, today announced the start of construction on the 240-megawatt Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center in Franklin County, Ohio.

Located in Galloway, Ohio, just outside Columbus, Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center represents an expected $230 million investment in Franklin County over the life of the project, through new tax revenue and lease payments. Pleasant Prairie has also partnered with Ohio State University’s Battelle Center for Science, Engineering and Public Policy to contribute to the education of the next generation of energy leaders.

Construction on the facility will continue through early 2027 when Pleasant Prairie Solar is expected to begin commercial operations.

Invenergy has partnered with Blattner, the country’s leader in renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction, on the project’s construction. Pleasant Prairie Solar is expected to create up to 300 good-paying jobs during peak construction and employ 3 permanent staff once operational.

Pleasant Prairie will be powered by American-made solar panels produced at Illuminate USA, an advanced solar panel manufacturing company majority-owned by Invenergy, located in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA panels are also being used at other Invenergy solar facilities in Ohio, including Hardin III Solar, already in operation, and Cadence Solar, currently under construction.

“We are excited to break ground on the Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center,” said Mick Baird, Chief Development Officer at Invenergy. “Pleasant Prairie represents our commitment, along with project landowners and our partners in Franklin County, the Pleasant and Prairie Townships, Illuminate USA, and Blattner, to meet growing demand with domestic energy and strengthen U.S. energy independence.”

"High-quality solar manufacturing is thriving in Ohio, thanks to our team in Pataskala and projects like Pleasant Prairie which put our panels to work across the region,” said Brittany Rogers, Chief Human Resources Office at Illuminate USA. “We’re proud that panels made by our associates will help power local communities and support our state’s energy future.”

Invenergy celebrated this milestone with a groundbreaking event at the project site on June 10

. The event included remarks from Invenergy’s Mick Baird, project landowner Squire Galbreath, and Brittany Rogers from Illuminate USA. A reception was held after the groundbreaking at the Darby House, located on the historical Darby Dan Farm, near the Pleasant Prairie project site.

Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center is part of Invenergy’s growing solar portfolio in Ohio, investing more than $17.5 million statewide annually. To date, Invenergy has developed more than 1,000 megawatts in generation capacity in Ohio, enough to power 198,000 homes, through three solar facilities in operation and one facility in construction.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction, or contracted, including natural gas, solar and wind power generation, transmission infrastructure, and advanced energy storage projects.

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Invenergy's Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center to Start Construction in Franklin County, Ohio

June 4, 2025 – Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions, announced today that the Hardin III Solar Energy Center (250 MW) recently commenced operations. The energy center is the third Invenergy-developed solar facility completed in Hardin County, Ohio.  

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). 

“Hardin III Solar is the culmination of a decade-long collaboration with Hardin County and the local community,” said Michael Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Development at Invenergy. “We’re proud to have worked with dedicated partners to deliver meaningful local investment and support home-grown energy here in Ohio.” 

The Hardin III Solar facility is expected to generate $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.  

Hardin III is powered by American-made solar panels produced by Illuminate USA, an advanced solar panel manufacturing company majority owned by Invenergy. Since 2023, Illuminate USA has produced over 9 million solar panels and created more than 1,500 good-paying jobs for Ohio.  

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.   

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including natural gas, wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and advanced energy storage projects. 

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Invenergy’s Hardin III Commences Operations

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions, and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, a consortium of 209 municipalities and territories in Eastern Quebec, from the Montmagny Regional County Municipality (RCM) to the Côte-de-Gaspé RCM, including the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation and the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine, have announced the closing of CAD 1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre.

PPAW 1 is being developed as an equal partnership between Invenergy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and was selected by Hydro-Québec in 2023 as part of a call for tenders. Construction will occur throughout 2025 and 2026, with an expected commercial operation date in late 2026. The project will create 350 jobs during construction and has led to 

 at Marmen Énergie in Matane, QC. PPAW 1 is expected to distribute $137 million to the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est’s shareholders, namely 16 RCMs and the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, over 30 years, in addition to $45 million in fixed payments to the host communities.

"Invenergy is a global company with strong local roots, particularly in Quebec. The project financing we have put together aligns with who we are as an organization: it brings together established financial institutions from Quebec and across Canada, as well as international banks that support the development of clean energy solutions," added Louis Robert, Vice President of Development - Renewable Energy at Invenergy.

"We’re grateful that our financial partners see the value PPAW 1 brings to the province, particularly in eastern Quebec. It comes to life thanks to the trust shown by long-standing partners like Hydro-Québec," commented Michel Lagacé, President of the Eastern Energy Alliance.

Invenergy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est are providing equity financing for the project. The remaining funds will be financed through bank credit facilities, primarily through Quebec and Canadian financial institutions, including the Desjardins Group, National Bank of Canada, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), as well as Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) Canada Branch and Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH. The Desjardins Group functions as the Administrative Agent, the National Bank of Canada as the Documentation Agent and as Green Loan Coordinator, with the Desjardins Group, CIBC and SMBC and all banks acting as Coordinating Lead Arranger of the bank syndicate. The financing was informed by the Green Loan Principles.

Invenergy has built and operated five wind energy centres in Quebec, representing more than 390 megawatts of energy generation capacity. Once in operation, PPAW 1 will add another 350 MW to the local grid.

About the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est

Bringing together 209 municipalities and territories, from the Montmagny RCM to the Magdalen Islands, as well as the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, the Eastern Energy Alliance ensures the participation of the communities of Eastern Quebec in renewable electricity production projects on their territories.

The Alliance reflects the local desire to take control and increase its participation in the energy development of Eastern Quebec, thus providing the local community with the means to achieve its ambitions, while promoting better planning of the territory and its energy production and transportation infrastructure. It is this same vision that has allowed Eastern Quebec to stand out nationally as a leader in innovation, development, and the utilization of the collective wealth represented by renewable energies.

Invenergy and the Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est announced the closing of CAD 1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre.

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