Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced an agreement with Invenergy, a leading developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, to acquire a 150-megawatt solar facility project being developed in southeastern Illinois. The deal is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
“We’re entering the next phase of our clean energy transition while continuing to serve our customers with reliable, affordable energy,” said Mark Birk, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri.
This project is consistent with the renewable energy milestones established in Ameren Missouri’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan and the company’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It also helps Ameren Missouri customers achieve their own clean energy goals.
“This is another important step in demonstrating the company’s commitment to clean energy and achieving our net-zero carbon emissions goal,” said Ajay Arora, chief renewable development officer at Ameren Missouri.
With timely regulatory approvals, the project could begin generating clean energy as soon as 2024.
