Entergy obtains authorization for 100-MW solar + storage space project in Arkansas

• The Arkansas Public Service Commission has actually authorized a brand-new utility-scale solar project that will certainly offer Entergy Arkansas clients with 100 MW of solar energy and also 10 MW of battery storage space for when the sunlight isn't radiating.

The Searcy Solar project in White County will certainly be the biggest utility-owned solar project in the state and also the very first to include battery storage space.

When finished in 2021, it will certainly be the 3rd project creating solar power for Entergy Arkansas' clients, bringing the total amount to 281 MW covering greater than 2,000 acres-- adequate to power concerning 45,000 houses. The 81-MW Stuttgart Solar Energy Center has actually been on-line considering that 2018, as well as Chicot Solar, incomplete near Lake Village, will certainly offer 100 MW of solar energy when it comes online later on this year.

" Entergy Arkansas is proud to be leading the charge in broadening solar energy in our state, as well as we are devoted to satisfying our consumers' power requires dependably, economically as well as securely as we have actually provided for over 100 years," stated Laura Landreaux, head of state and also CEO of Entergy Arkansas. "Large-scale solar centers give one of the most economical solar energy for all clients, maintaining prices reduced while supplying the most effective worth for renewables in Arkansas."

" This big solar center will certainly be an extremely efficient financial growth device as we function to draw in brand-new companies and also maintain our existing companies. Numerous companies have renewable resource as well as sustainability goals," claimed Mike Preston, Arkansas assistant of business. "This center, incorporated with Entergy's various other big solar centers in Arkansas, will certainly assist us expand the state as well as reinforce's economic climate."

The Searcy Solar project will certainly be improved roughly 800 acres eastern of Eastline Road in Searcy and also will certainly consist of a 10-MW of lithium-ion batteries with the ability of accumulating to 30 MWh of electrical power, which is anticipated to be billed and also released daily.

" This rates information for the location," claimed Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Searcy). "This big solar project gives a much-needed financial advantage to Searcy and also White County. It will certainly supply construction-related tasks and also a lasting, affordable renewable energy."

The Searcy Solar center will certainly develop 200 momentary building work as well as 2 or 3 irreversible tasks, together with routine upkeep job. It additionally will certainly offer regarding $700,000 in yearly real estate tax along with ecological advantages via emissions-free power.

" I'm delighted to have this huge solar center created in Searcy. This will certainly improve our neighborhood economic climate and also tax obligation base," claimed Rep. Les Eaves (R-Searcy). "I value Entergy management in renewable resource as well as financial growth."