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Coal accounted for 57% of generation in Missouri over the 12 months to July 2026.

Where they are

The 22 largest announced projects in Missouri, by capacity.

1 plant carries a location we could not place in the state.

Coal57%Nuclear14%Natural gas13%Wind10%Solar5%Other (<2.5% each)1%
Generation ledger by fuel
FuelGWhShareYoY
Coal41,57457.0%↓ 5.1
Nuclear10,08713.8%↑ 2.6
Natural gas9,59913.1%↓ 0.6
Wind7,0599.7%↑ 0.4
Solar3,7555.1%↑ 2.6
Hydro9191.3%↑ 0.1

13-month trend

Natural gas
Coal
Nuclear
Wind
Solar
Hydro
Other

What’s standing

The 8 largest of 385 operating generators; 23.7 GW total capacity.

  • CallawayNuclear · Union Electric Co - (MO)1.2 GW1984
  • IatanCoal · Evergy Metro1.0 GW2010
  • IatanCoal · Evergy Metro0.8 GW1980
  • Thomas HillCoal · Associated Electric Coop, Inc0.7 GW1982
  • New MadridCoal · Associated Electric Coop, Inc0.7 GW1972
  • New MadridCoal · Associated Electric Coop, Inc0.7 GW1977
  • LabadieCoal · Union Electric Co - (MO)0.6 GW1972
  • LabadieCoal · Union Electric Co - (MO)0.6 GW1973

On the drawing board

Missouri has 23.7 GW standing. Another 371 MW is on the board by 2026: 305 MW testing, 66 MW under construction.

Built since July 2026

  • Split Rail Solar Energy LLCStanding300 MW2026
  • MU Combined Heat and Power PlantTesting9 MW2026
  • Blue Jay Road Solar, LLCUnder construction66 MW2026
  • Marshall Energy CenterTesting23 MW2026
  • Marshall Energy CenterTesting23 MW2026
  • Show Me State SolarTesting250 MW2026
  • MaconRetiring1 MW2026

Missouri's announced projects could add 5.4 TWh a year by 2031. Our projection includes 3.7 TWh after applying completion factors based on project status.

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