Ameren acquires wind energy centre in northeast Missouri
USA, Missouri, Jefferson City: Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has closed on the acquisition of the company's first wind energy centre.
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USA, Missouri, Jefferson City: Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has closed on the acquisition of the company’s first wind energy centre.
The purchase of the High Prairie Renewable Energy Center is the first of two planned investments in Missouri-based wind generation, which will add 700 MW of clean energy to the grid.
“This is just the beginning, as Ameren Missouri lays the foundation for a transformational advancement toward more renewable wind and solar generation in the coming years, cutting carbon emissions and driving job creation and economic growth,” said Marty Lyons, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri.
The High Prairie Renewable Energy Center is the first of many renewable energy additions anticipated by Ameren Missouri. The company recently released plans to invest approximately $4.5 B in 3,100 MW of renewable generation by 2030.
“All of our customers, no matter where they live, are benefitting from additional clean energy on the grid as a result of this acquisition,” said Ajay Arora, chief renewable development officer at Ameren Missouri. “These turbines use some of the latest technology that harnesses more wind at an affordable price. It’s also very gratifying to see this project built in our state, where families will receive a host of economic benefits for years to come.”
The wind facility was constructed by an affiliate of Terra-Gen LLC. The energy centre consists of 175 wind turbines that are said to be among the most technologically advanced in the state. Ameren Missouri anticipates the energy centre will produce enough energy to power the equivalent of 120,000 homes in 2021.
“It’s exciting to see how northeast Missouri is making a major contribution to providing cleaner energy for the entire state,” said Carolyn Chrisman, executive director of Kirksville Regional Economic Development. “Besides providing sustainable energy, it is helping to grow the economy of our region from not only construction jobs, but ongoing operations that will provide long term good paying jobs for many years to come.”
Source: T&D World