1,000-Acre Solar Energy Farm Proposed for Southeast Missouri
Date Posted: February 27, 2025
Posted In: Environment/Sustainability, Projects,
From Southeast Missourian: Stoddard County commissioners were informed Tuesday that NextEra Energy Resources LLC plans to build a solar farm on 1,000 acres in the county as early as 2028.
Philip Tiemann, NextEra Energy Resources project manager, attended Tuesday’s commission meeting.
“The project is in the early stages and I am trying to mature it. I wanted to reach out and let you know who I am and answer any questions,” Tiemann said.
Associate Commissioner C.D. Stewart asked, “Where is the project located?”
“West and south of Vanduser,” Tiemann responded.
Lloyd Rice, Fiber Services manager for SEMO Electric Cooperative, asked, “Is that going to the Ameren transmission network? Who do you tie into?”
NextEra Energy plans to interconnect with a line tap, Tiemann said.
“Typically, a switchyard will be built by Ameren and we pay for it,” he said. “Then, we will build a transformer substation next to the switchyard and inject power from there.”
Stewart said, “On 91 Highway, going toward Morley, over 3,000 acres are currently being developed.”