Ameren Missouri announced 500 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation, representing a total investment of approximately $950 million, are now serving customers. Combined, the three facilities are anticipated to generate energy sufficient to power 92,000 homes annually.
"We are transforming the energy grid to enhance reliability and resiliency for customers as well as provide cleaner energy to our communities," said Mark Birk, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE). "Customers depend on Ameren Missouri to continue investing in new sources of generation to ensure reliability and serve customers for decades to come."
The three facilities are: the 200-MW Huck Finn Renewable Energy Center, the 150-MW Boomtown Renewable Energy Center and the 150-MW Cass County Renewable Energy Center.
Both the Cass County and Boomtown facilities will serve Ameren Missouri's Renewable Solutions program. Organizations from across Missouri signed up to take part in the program, increasing their use of renewable energy and supporting its development in our region. As part of the program, participating organizations will also receive renewable energy credits.
Ameren Missouri is also working toward the successful construction of additional new sources of energy to ensure reliability for customers. In 2027, an 800-MW simple-cycle natural gas energy center is expected to be ready to serve as a reliable backup source of energy. The Castle Bluff Energy Center represents an investment of approximately $900 million.
