Ameren granted approval for acquisition of 150 MW solar facility in Missouri

Ameren’s Ameren Missouri subsidiary received approval today from the Missouri Public Service Commission to acquire a 150 MW solar facility that is currently under construction in Cass County, Illinois. The Cass County Renewable Energy Center will be used to double the size of the Renewable Solutions program. Organizations from across Missouri signed up to take part in the program’s expansion. As part of the program, participating organizations will also receive renewable energy credits.The acquisition is anticipated to begin generating energy by the end of this year. The 150-MW Boomtown Renewable Energy Center under construction in White County, Illinois, will also support the Renewable Solutions program. It is scheduled to be in service by the end of this year as well.