Solar power in Missouri has been a growing industry since the early 2010s. Solar power is capable of generating 42.7% of the electricity used in Missouri from rooftop solar panels totaling 28,300 MW.Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Technical Potential in the United States: A Detailed Assessment
Net metering is available only during a billing period. Excess generation is credited at avoided cost rate, and lost if any remains after a year, giving the state a B rating.
IKEA installed a 1.28-MW solar array on its St. Louis store which was the largest rooftop installation in the state. It was completed in July 2015.Swedish Retailer IKEA to Install Missouri’s Largest Rooftop Solar Array on Future St. Louis Store Opening Fall 2015 , Enquirer Herald, January 14, 2015
Missouri's largest solar farm is located in Christian County, just outside of Nixa on a plot owned by Gardener Capital. The farm generates 9% of the power needs of Nixa's transmission grid.
Statistics
+Missouri solar generating capacity by year Megawatts of generating capacity
+Missouri solar generation by year Thousand megawatt-hours of electricity
See also
Wind power in Missouri Solar power in the United States Renewable energy in the United States
References
External links
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Solar Energy Industry Association