Solar Power

Ameren Missouri’s operations include a 400-megawatt High Prairie Renewable Energy Center in northern Missouri. It’s the state’s largest wind facility.

Health, Science & Environment

Missouri House approves bill prohibiting eminent domain for solar, wind energy projects

Allison Kite

Missouri Republicans for years have criticized the use of eminent domain to build high-voltage transmission lines.

The Independence Power and Light solar farm in Independence, Missouri. The number of local restrictions for wind and solar projects increased by 35% from March 2022 to May 2023, according to a report by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. <br/>

Health, Science & Environment

Missouri solar power grew significantly last year, but Illinois produces much more

Kate Grumke

While solar power increased, wind energy fell in 2023 in Missouri and Illinois, according to a new report from Climate Central, a nonprofit that analyzes and reports on climate science.

The Community Solar Center in Montgomery County, Missouri is one of Ameren's largest solar facilities. The utility plans to buy a solar power plant in Bowling Green, Missouri, that could produce energy by 2024.

Health, Science & Environment

Ameren Missouri plans open 4 solar farms capable of powering 95,000 homes

Allison Kite

The additions contribute to Ameren’s goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.

Ameren Illinois is planning to build a $10.2 million solar field on 17 acres of land across N. 47th St. near East St. Louis Senior High School. The project will generate enough energy to power 500 homes.

Economy & Business

An empty lot in East St. Louis will soon become a source of renewable energy

Kelsey Landis

It will distribute enough energy to Ameren’s local grid to power 500 homes,

Missouri S&T is researching how residents and businesses like this bus depot in Rolla decide to use solar energy. 06-12-20

Health, Science & Environment

Missouri S&T Researchers Study How Energy Customers Decide To Use Solar

Jonathan Ahl

ROLLA — Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers are trying to find out what is blocking people from using more solar energy — with the…

Solar panels are one upgrade business can make with PACE financing. The Fairview Heights City Council will consider tonight whether to allow the financing program in its city.

Health, Science & Environment

St. Louis Officials Have A Plan For Sourcing All Electricity From Wind And Solar In 15 Years

Eli Chen

St. Louis officials released a plan late Monday to generate 100% of the city’s energy from wind and solar power by 2035. Environmental lawyers and…