Junction 51 Solar

Installed capacity of 180-megawatts

Project overview

Junction 51 Solar would be located in Bollinger County, Missouri - near Patton and Cape Girardeau. The solar site is currently in development with preliminary plans to commence onsite work in the second half of 2027 and reach operations by the end of 2028.

Economic benefits

Junction 51 Solar yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment.

Millions of dollars

Capital investment

Approximately $26 million

Would be paid to local governments

$45+ million

Would be paid to landowners

Millions of dollars

Would be spent locally

Job creation

Hundreds of construction jobs and multiple permanent jobs would be created

Committed to being a good neighbor

Junction 51 Solar will be a long-term partner of the surrounding community for decades to come. Our commitment extends beyond generating renewable energy—we aim to build strong, supportive relationships in the community through thoughtful donations and educational outreach initiatives.

Local community donations and initiatives

Meadow Heights School District

Donation

In September of 2025, Junction 51 Solar proudly donated $50,000 to support a new gymnasium sound system at Meadow Heights School in Bollinger County, Missouri.

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Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Donation

In March of 2025, Junction 51 Solar donated $5,000 to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to support those impacted by the major storms and flooding that impacted Bollinger County and Southeast Missouri.

Renewable energy technology

Energy security

Power generated at Junction 51 Solar would support the state of Missouri’s electric grid.

Solar as a neighbor

Solar projects are essentially silent neighbors designed to capture light while not producing glare.

Solar panel technology

Solar panels contain no liquids and do not pose a risk to the environment or human health.

228 million gallons of water saved each year

Junction 51 Solar would save more than 228 million gallons of water each year and would prevent the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.

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Junction 51 Solar Fact Sheet

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