Arevon Begins Construction on 430 MW Kelso Solar Project in Missouri

• Arevon Energy breaks ground on its 430 MWDC Kelso 1 & 2 solar project in Missouri, backed by Meta’s environmental-attribute purchase and Primoris EPC services.

Construction crews rolled onto the Kelso 1 & 2 site in Scott County this week, marking Arevon Energy’s first foray into utility-scale solar in Missouri. With more than USD 500 million invested, the two-phase project will deliver 430 MWDC of clean energy—enough to power roughly 60,000 homes—and is slated to enter service in late 2025 and early 2026.

Site preparation is already in full swing. Bulldozers are clearing land, access roads are being graded, and footings for the solar-panel racks are going in. Primoris Services Corporation’s Renewable Energy division is serving as the EPC contractor, overseeing everything from module installation to grid interconnection.

“We’re thrilled to break ground on Kelso Solar,” said an Arevon spokesperson. “This project not only bolsters Missouri’s renewable capacity by nearly 50 percent but also creates local jobs and strengthens our Midwest presence.” Arevon will own and operate the facility long term, supplying all of its environmental attributes to Meta Platforms under a multi-year agreement.

Meta’s purchase of solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) from Kelso underscores a broader trend: major tech firms underwriting large renewable projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets. For Meta, this deal supports its goal of matching 100 percent of its global electricity usage with clean energy every hour of every day.

Kelso Solar joins a growing portfolio for Arevon in the Midwest. In neighboring Indiana, the developer is already building four solar parks totaling 744 MWAC, backed by over USD 1.1 billion in capital commitments. Together, these projects highlight how public–private partnerships and corporate offtakers are driving the transition to low-carbon power in the heartland.

Beyond its scale, Kelso promises community benefits: lease payments to local landowners, investments in county infrastructure, and potential partnerships with workforce-training programs. As the sun tracks across Missouri’s skies, the arrays at Kelso will transform sunlight into reliable, emissions-free electricity—illustrating how even traditionally coal-focused states can embrace a renewable future.