WEC Energy Group has announced that the 190-megawatt Jayhawk Wind Farm in Bourbon and Crawford counties, Kansas, has achieved commercial operation.

Jayhawk is generating renewable energy that is being sold under long-term contract to Meta, formerly Facebook.

WEC Energy Group's investment is expected to total $302 million for the ninety percent ownership interest and substantially all of the tax benefits. The investment is part of the company's ongoing ESG Progress Plan — which calls for significant investments in efficiency, sustainability and growth.

"Our commitment to the Jayhawk project is another step forward in our comprehensive plan to build a bright, sustainable future, serve strong, vibrant customers and continue to grow earnings from our portfolio of renewable energy assets," according to  Gale Klappa, Executive Chairman.

The Jayhawk site consists of seventy GE wind turbines. Invenergy has acquired the remaining 10% ownership interest and will operate the facility. The project was developed by Apex Clean Energy, a leading clean energy company.