31st largest plant in Missouri · 1486th nationally
Huck Finn Renewable Energy Center is a solar power plant in Missouri with a nameplate capacity of 200 MW.
| Plant Name | Huck Finn Renewable Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Operator | Union Electric Co - (Mo) |
| City | Vandalia |
| County | Audrain County |
| State | Missouri |
| ZIP | 63382 |
| Coordinates | 39.31400, -91.54300 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFREC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 200 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.