Entergy Louisiana seeks 225 MW of new solar projects

• To meet consumers' growing needs for renewable resource and support economic advancement in the state, Entergy Louisiana filed a request with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to authorize the purchase, building and construction and operation of virtually 225 MW of new solar energy sources.

Entergy Louisiana has selected 2 projects to source added solar power, including one in Iberville Parish that would make up approximately 175 MW as well as one more in Ouachita Parish that would certainly account for around 49 MW. If approved by the commission, Entergy Louisiana will have the ability to increase its renewable portfolio and aid fulfill the growing demand for clean generation.

" This is another step toward not only reaching our very own sustainability objectives, however likewise toward aiding our clients reach their sustainability objectives," claimed Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and also chief executive officer. "The wish for clean power is increasing as well as, at Entergy, we plan to satisfy that wish in a way that balances our ability to proceed providing reliable as well as economical power. We're delighted regarding the possible enhancement of virtually 225 MW and also eagerly anticipate further expanding our portfolio of renewables as demanded by our stakeholders."

Under Entergy Louisiana's proposal prior to the commission, the company would get in a 20-year power acquisition contract with Coastal Prairie Solar, an indirect wholly had subsidiary of NextEra Power Resources, for power generated by its solar facility to be built in Iberville Parish. Likewise, under the proposition before the Commission, Entergy Louisiana would construct and run what would become the Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish.

If accepted, building and construction would tentatively begin in the spring of 2024 with the Iberville facility totally operational in late 2025. The Iberville facility would certainly be adhered to by the Sterlington Solar Facility, which is expected to provide clean power to the grid in early 2026.

The proposition also consists of a request for authorization to consist of the new solar sources within the lately approved green tariff Geaux Green Option, or Rider GGO. This is a volunteer program that allows clients the chance to sign up for, and get take advantage of, renewable resource resources. Including these sources to the Rider GGO resource portfolio will certainly additionally help Entergy Louisiana clients with meeting their ecological and also sustainability objectives.

Entergy Louisiana presently has around 280 MW of renewable resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility, which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020. Together with nuclear generation, almost 25% of the business's portfolio originates from renewable energies. In addition, the commission just recently authorized 475 MW of solar energy. To fulfill the expanding needs of our stakeholders, Entergy Louisiana has a number of thousand megawatts of renewable capacity in various stages of planning and procurement that will certainly be given the commission for approval in the future.

" We continue to function hand-in-hand with our regional communities and also elected officials throughout the state," added May. "I wish to give thanks to those that have helped us in bringing these sites to fruition, especially at the parish level and anticipate what's on the horizon for our state."

In June 2022, Entergy Corporation went over prepare for as much as seven gigawatts of renewable resources by the end of 2025, and as much as 14 to 17 gigawatts of renewable resources by the end of 2031. The company formerly revealed a commitment to accomplishing net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.