Louisiana

Microsoft Partners with Recurrent Energy for Louisiana Solar Project
Recurrent Energy secures $160M financing for Bayou Galion Solar project in Louisiana, with Microsoft purchasing all energy to support its carbon-negative goal. Louisiana set to become a major player in solar energy with projected 3,000 MW increase.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Microsoft, North America, Louisiana
First Solar Breaks Ground in LA: 3500MW Expansion by 2026
First Solar has broken ground on a record-breaking $1.1bn PV panel manufacturing facility in Louisiana. The facility, expected to start commercial shipments by the first half of 2026, will create 500 construction jobs and increase the company's nameplate manufacturing capacity by 3500MW.
Sep 22, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, solar panel, North America, Louisiana
Entergy submits 3GW PV request in Louisiana
Plans get on top of the nearly 225MW of solar power the firm requested earlier this month
Mar 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Entergy, Louisiana
Entergy looks for nod for 225 MW of fresh solar in Louisiana
Entergy Louisiana LLC, a unit people utility Entergy Corp (NYSE: ETR), is seeking regulatory approval to include near 225 MW of new solar energy resources to its power generation mix, it claimed recently.
Mar 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Entergy, Louisiana
McDonald’s and Lightsource bp Ink PPA for 145 MW Solar Farm in Louisiana
McDonald’s Corp and Lightsource bp have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to construct a 145-MW AC/180 MW DC solar park in Louisiana. The photovoltaic (PV) farm will generate enough electricity to power 630 McDonald’s restaurants and meet the demand of 30,700 local homes.
Feb 17, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, solar farm, Louisiana, McDonald’s Corp
Meta & D. E. Shaw Renewable Sign 200 MW Clean Power Project in Arkansas
The finalizing of a long-term renewable energy off-take take care of Meta was recently announced by D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a significant united state producer of renewable energy. In Phillips Area, Arkansas, the Long Lake Project (additionally referred to as Long Lake) will be a 200 MWac project.
Dec 1, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, International, DESRI, Entergy, Louisiana, meta, DESRI Entergy Solar Louisiana
SWEPCO seeking authority to purchase 200MW solar project in Louisiana
United States utility Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has actually looked for authorization from Louisiana's regulators to get a solar project because state.
Jun 2, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Invenergy, North America, Louisiana, request for proposals, american electric power, SWEPCO, portfolio acquisition
Louisiana regulator authorizes PPA for 98-MW solar project
Persistent Energy LLC, part of Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ), stated today that the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) has actually cleared the power purchase contract (PPA) for a 98-MW solar project in the northeastern part of the state.
May 3, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, PPA, North America, Solar Project, Louisiana, Craig Greene
United States ROUND-UP: 250MW project finished in California, Black & Veatch safeguards Texas EPC contract
A round-up of the latest information from the US solar market, including the completion of a 250MW plant in California, an EPC offer for Black & Veatch in Texas and also a new PPA from DESRI.
Feb 4, 2022 // Plants, California, USA, EPC, PPA, Texas, Mississippi, North America, rfp, DESRI, CIM Group, Westlands Solar Park, Louisiana, SWEPCO, Buckeye Partners, Black & Veatch
Lightsource bp closes on US$ 533m funding package to fund building of 2 US solar PV projects amounting to 480MW
Lightsource bp has actually closed on a US$ 533 million funding package for the development of 480MW of solar PV across the US as the business continues to expand its operations in the nation.
Jan 14, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, EPC, Lightsource BP, North America, Arkansas, Louisiana, ebay, mcdonalds
SPI 2021 cancelled as organisers motivate contributions to assist New Orleans
Solar trade convention Solar energy International (SPI) has actually been cancelled because of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida on New Orleans, where the event was scheduled to take place later on this month.
Sep 6, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, exhibition, events, Louisiana, spi, trade show
Entergy New Orleans brings largest commercial rooftop solar project to Louisiana
A 2.4 MW solar project went on the internet in New Orleans this week care of Entergy New Orleans, executing Louisiana's biggest commercial roof solar project.
Oct 1, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Solar Project, Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, David Ellis
Helios acquires 50MW center, Duke plans floating solar park at military base
Helios acquires 50MW center, Duke plans floating solar park at military base
Sep 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, PPA, floating PV, Duke Energy, solar-plus-storage, North America, NextEra, sol systems, Louisiana, helios infrastructure, us utility, edf renewables,
CPV-solar thermal system providing LCOE of $0.03/ kWh.
Researchers have actually created a device to generate electricity as well as vapor at the same time. The system is stated to offer 85.1% efficiency and also supply steam at approximately 248 degrees Celsius. The converter incorporates III-- V, triple-junction solar cells as well as a high-efficiency solar thermal system based upon parabolic trough enthusiasts.
Jul 16, 2020 // Technology, USA, North America, efficiency, Louisiana
Mississippi Commission Gives Approval for 100 MW/ 1000 Acre Solar Farm
The Mississippi Delta will certainly quickly be house to the biggest utility-owned solar ranch in the state, after obtaining authorization from the Mississippi Public Service Commission.
Apr 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Canadian Solar, Mississippi, North America, recurrent energy, International, Projects, Entergy, Mississippi Commission Solar Farm, Mississippi Public Service Commission, solar farm, Haley Fisackerly, Louisiana