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What to know about solar energy
What to know about solar energy
We’ve developed over 220 energy facilities with the trust of our home communities because we are committed to supporting the areas where we live, work and operate.
How Solar Energy Works
- 1 Sunlight hits the solar panels.
- 2 Direct current (DC) flows from the panels to an inverter that turns it into alternating current (AC).
- 3 Transformer increases voltage of electricity.
- 4 Electricity travels through transmission lines.
- 5 Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.
- 6 Electricity travels through collection lines.
- 7 Electricity is delivered to customers.

Benefits of Solar Energy
Job Creation
Preserving Family Farmland
Supports Energy Independence
Community Investment
Affordable Energy
Saving Water Resources
FAQ
Invenergy in Illinois
Invenergy has a proven track record of accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Our history in Illinois exemplifies just that.

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megawatts in generation capacity across 21 projects
homes powered from electricity generated
full-time operations and maintenance staff and 650+ employees at Chicago headquarters
invested annually in local taxes, land costs and lease payments, and project-generated wages and benefits
Invenergy operated sites totaling 2,300 megawatts where we provide management and O&M, with 1 project owned by a third party
Explore Invenergy's solar portfolio
Invenergy has developed more than 9 gigawatts of solar energy across more than 65 projects. Find out more about our successful track record in solar energy.