EDF Renewables North America Enters into Agreement with Ameren Missouri for Huck Finn Solar Project

San Diego-based renewables company EDF Renewables North America and Ameren Missouri announced that the two companies have signed an agreement by which Ameren will acquire the 200 megawatts (MWac) / 270 MWdc Huck Finn Solar Project after it completes construction.

The deal is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

One of the largest renewable developers in North America, EDF Renewables has 35 years of experience and has developed 24 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage projects.

The Huck Finn Solar Project is expected to lead to the creation of more than 250 jobs at peak construction. Once operations commence towards the end of 2024, the project is expected to generate more than $14 million in revenue for the local communities in both Audrain and Ralls Counties. 

Eric Spigelman, Director of Origination and Power Marketing, EDF Renewables commented, “EDF Renewables is pleased to partner again with Ameren to help them execute on the transition to cleaner forms of generation. Ameren shares in our mission to deliver affordable, clean, reliable energy while at the same time growing the economy.”

“Solar generation is good for all of our customers because it provides clean electricity, creates economic opportunity, and injects millions of dollars into the community over the life of the project, which will have widespread additional benefits,” said Mark Birk, Chairman & President, Ameren Missouri. “The facility is a step-change for solar generation in Missouri and is designed to generate more than 25 times the amount of energy of Missouri's largest existing solar facility. With timely regulatory approvals, the project could begin generating clean energy as soon as 2024.”

The expected electricity generated at full capacity is enough to meet the consumption of approximately 40,000 homes.