The Macon County Solar project is locate, as evidenced by its name, in Macon County in northeastern Missouri. Once operational, this project is estimated to generate about 208 MW of clean energy, enough to power approximately 22,000 households. The project territory spreads across 3,500 acres. The project’s area enjoys a significant geographical advantage as it is located primarily on farmland or in open areas, with few wooded areas. The Macon County Solar project will be in the MISO grid system.
Economic Impact
Macon County Solar aims to be a great community partner and an economic growth catalyst for the Macon County, Northeastern Missouri and the entire Show Me State. According to the project’s economic impact study from August 2025, it is expected to generate over $5.0 million in new local earnings during construction for Macon County and over $38.9 million in new local earnings during construction for the State of Missouri. Macon County Solar is also estimated to generate Over
Over $712 thousand in new local long-term earnings for Macon County annually Over $1.5 million in new local long-term earnings for the State of Missouri annually. The project’s economic output is also expected to be significant; Over $7.4 million in new local output during construction for Macon County and over $67.6 million in new local output during construction for the State of Missouri. Over $1.2 million in new local long-term output for Macon County annually Over $3.1 million in new local long-term output for the State of Missouri annually.