Cape Girardeau Business Goes Solar to Cut Costs on Energy

Standley Batch Systems in Cape Girardeau added rooftop solar to their manufacturing site. The concrete plant will save reduce their electricity bill by 25% thanks to the panels.

Southeastern Missouri State Brightens Students' Future with Solar Carport

Southeast Missouri State University’s Show Me Center parking lots are now boasting 3,500 working solar panels harnessing sunlight to generate cheap electricity. " It was a good opportunity for our students to learn more about sustainable energy and shadow Ameren Missouri professionals as Southeast prepares students for tomorrow’s careers today,” said a university spokesperson.

Hillsboro Fire District Receives Solar Panels to Help Lower Costs

The Goldman Fire District in Hillsboro received solar panels on three different fire stations in the district. “With the cost of everything going up, we needed some way to lower costs, and solar seemed like the best option for lowering utility payments,” says Gary Peters Goldman Fire District Chief.

Kennett Citizens to See Lower Electric Bills Thanks to Solar Project

The Kennett Board of Public Works is building a 5 MW solar project that will supply power to 1,000 homes. The solar array will produce electricity that's $7 cheaper than average, and will quickly pay for itself, leading to "free power" for the city according to the CEO of the Kennett Board of Public Works.

St. Francois to Build Rooftop Solar at County Facilities

Solar panels could help supply energy to St. Francois County government's Weber Road Facility. St. Francois County Associate Commissioner, David Kater, says if they are purchased it would help the county financially.

Park Hills Manufacturer to Save $101,000 Annually with Three Solar Arrays

MOCAP, a plastics and rubber manufacturer in Park Hills, received a $866,520 grant to install three solar arrays. These arrays will supply nearly half of the manufacturer's power needs and save over $101,000 per year.

Poplar Bluff Heating Manufacturer Receives $388,000 to Build Rooftop Solar Array

Empire Comfort Systems, a heating manufacturer, received $388,000 to build a rooftop solar array. This will lead to significant savings for the manufacturer.

Solar Power to Save Funds at Park Hills Campus of Mineral Area College

The Park Hills Campus of Mineral Area College is turning to solar power. President of the school, Dr. Joe Gilgour, says the conversion will save thousands of dollars.

Technical Career Center in Poplar Buffs Prepares Students for Future Solar Careers

The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center has incorporated solar energy into its curriculum. This will ensure students remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Solar Project at BJC Health Lights the Way for Missouri

BJC Healthcare installed 4,500 solar panels on their parking garage . It will generate 1.8 MW of clean, reliable power for the hospital.

Fort Leonard Wood Uses Storage for Energy Reslience

Fort Leonard Wood is using a long duration energy storage microgrid to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and increase the base's energy resilience. This energy project will simulate a variety of environments, meaning Fort Leonard Wood will provide data that can help America's military members around the globe.

Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce Saves Taxpayers Money with Solar

The Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce has installed rooftop solar panels. This well reduce electricity costs for the government organization, which can be passed on as savings for taxpayers.

Ozark School District Says New Solar Panels Save $100,000 per Year

The Ozark School District installed rooftop solar panels on two elementary schools, leading to $100,000 in annual savings on their electricity bill. “We’re bringing down our operating costs, and every everywhere we can save $1 in operations, that’s $1 we put back into the classroom,” said the assistant superintendent.

Solar Panels Give Missouri Farmers Another Option

Farms around Missouri are turning to solar to reduce their energy bills by up to 90%. Corn, soybean, and hog farmers are using solar to power operations and cut their electric bills.

Missouri Dairy Farm Powers Barn with Solar

Riegel Dairy Farm installed a 100 kW on their barn roof. This solar array will power the milking machines, lowering the costs for the farm which can get passed along to Missourians.

Festus Business to Save $3,919 in Energy Costs from Solar Array

This Rural Development investment will be used to help pool and spa business Fantasy Pools, Inc. install a 27 kW solar array in Festus, Missouri. This project is expected to save the business $3,919 in annual energy costs and replace 34,254 kWh (91 percent of the business's energy use) of electricity per year.

Sikeston Manufacturer Reduces Energy Costs with Solar

Carlisle opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that makes construction materials. The facility will have a rooftop solar array, reducing energy costs by over 10%.

Church to Save Over $12,000 per Year with Rooftop Solar

A Missouri church installed a rooftop solar array that will offset 72% of its energy usage, saving over $12,000 per year. “We will maintain facilities in a way that respects creation, conserve resources, and share what we have,” said a church spokesperson.

Family Farm Adds Solar Because of Huge Financial Incentives

Bill Betteridge grows soybeans, wheat, corn, cattle, and has now added a solar array to his family farm. When asked why, he said there were "huge financial incentives."

University of Missouri Studies Solar and Agriculture Coexistence

The University of Missouri is conducting a study on agrivoltaics. The demonstration site will focus on the potential to graze animals under solar panels, which will be configured differently to accommodate the dual usage.

Missouri Hunting Retailer Expected to Save $4.5 Million with Rooftop Solar Array

MidwayUSA, a large outdoor gear and hunting goods retailer, installed a 1.61 MW solar array on their rooftop headquarters. This will save the facility over $157,000 per year, totaling up to $4.5 million over its lifespan.

Poultry Farm Saves a Staggering $500,000 with Rooftop Solar

The Circle M Poultry Farm added a 99.8 kW solar array. This will offset 92% of the farm's energy needs, leading to monthly savings of nearly $1,000 and a staggering $500,000 over the solar array's lifespan.

Library Runs on Solar, Leading to Thousands in Savings for Taxpayers

Two St. Louis Public Library buildings now run on rooftop solar. This leads to $40,000 in annual savings for the library, which gets passed on as savings for Missouri taxpayers.

Pediatric Hospital Offsets 1/3 of Electricity Needs with Solar

After studying many options, Priority Care Pediatrics built rooftop solar to reduce costs at the medical practice. The 43.7 kW system will offset 1/3 of the building's electricity, slashing costs by an equal amount.

Farmers Increasingly Look To Solar To Power Their Operations

A soy, corn, and hog farm has turned to solar to power operations. This farm is among many that have received funding for solar projects from the USDA in recent years.

Embracing Solar Energy Becomes Focus for Missouri Businesses

Businesses in Northwest Missouri are making it a priority to find clean energy. This includes Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company that uses an on-site solar array.

Bohn and Dawson Manufactures American Products for Solar Industry

Missouri manufacturer Bohn and Dawson uses American steel to make products for the solar industry. This includes ground screws that are essential to solar installations all around the country.