CALLAWAY COUNTY, MO — DESRI, in partnership with Ranger Power, announce that the Show Me State Solar Project achieved financial close with its project lenders and initiated construction. Show Me State Solar is a 250-megawatt (MWac) solar facility in Callaway County, Missouri.
"Starting construction at Show Me State Solar is an exciting milestone for DESRI as well as our partners at Ranger Power," said Thomas de Swardt, Chief Commercial Officer of DESRI. "This is DESRI's third project in Missouri to start construction, and we appreciate all of the project's stakeholders and supporters as we continue to expand our portfolio. We particularly appreciate Ranger's efforts as well as Meta's support in moving the project forward."
Show Me State Solar has a power purchase agreement with an affiliate of Meta and is expected to employ upwards of 300 individuals during peak construction. The project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026.
"Ranger Power is proud to play a role in bringing this significant level of investment to Callaway County," said Adam Cohen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Power. "A nearly $500 million venture, this forward-thinking partnership advancing Meta's role as a technology leader will benefit the local community and citizens of the Show Me State for decades to come with locally harvested and cost-effective power."
