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Project Details

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Arevon is proud to be building the Kelso Solar Project, located in Scott County, Missouri.

Here is a snapshot of the project:

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Size

430 MWdc

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Location

Scott County, Missouri. The power will be transmitted to the Kelso-Miner 161kV Line (Ameren).

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Investment

Over $500 million local estimated investment.

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Power Generation

430 MWdc generates enough solar energy to power the average electricity consumption of approximately 62,000 Missouri homes each year.

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Project Life

Once constructed, the project has a 35-year useful life. After this time, it will be decommissioned in accordance with a decommissioning plan and bond.

Economic Development Study

An independent study conducted in September 2023 by Strategic Economic Research, LLC and authored by Dr. David G. Loomis a Professor of Economics at Illinois State University, estimates that based on 349 MWac, the Kelso Solar Project would bring broad economic benefits to Scott County, including:

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Construction Jobs

At its peak, Kelso Solar supported more than 450 jobs.

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Operations Jobs

Full-time employment for workers overseeing operations and maintenance for the expected 35-year project life.

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Taxes

Over the life of the project, it will contribute more than $34 million to local governments – resources that help support schools, emergency services, and essential infrastructure across Scott County.  

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Benefits

Community Benefits

  • Generates property and sales tax revenue for schools, first responders and other local needs

  • Compensates landowners for land use providing stable income source for over 35 years

  • Contracts with local businesses and services

  • Does not place heavy burden on government-supported services like schools and roads

  • Results in secondary economic activity for local restaurants, hotels and other retail and wholesale businesses

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Power Benefits

  • Does not need external fuel inputs, reducing transportation risks and increasing reliability

  • Will help Missouri meet its power needs

Environmental Benefits

  • Produces zero-emissions power that does not contribute to local pollution or global climate change

  • Generates power with no noise or smell

  • Will help Missouri meet its clean energy and climate goals

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