Entergy Louisiana wins approval for largest renewable energy expansion in Louisiana history

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Chris Galford

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) recently signed off on Entergy Louisiana’s plan to add a whopping 3 GW of cost-effective solar energy to its portfolio, a state record for renewable energy.

As a result, Entergy will continue its streamlined procurement and approval process for construction of several solar energy sources in Louisiana. The company saw this as a milestone not only for the state, but also for its own efforts to modernize and diversify its portfolio. To date, the company has approximately 230 MW of renewable resources, so the inflow of 3 GW will mean a more than 13-fold increase in its green offer.

“This approval underscores our commitment to meeting operational and sustainability needs, driving economic development and protecting the environment,” said Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana. “This is a significant victory for the future of our state. I want to thank everyone who helped make this proposal possible, including our local officials and regulators.

Entergy Louisiana first ventured into large-scale solar in 2020 with the creation of the Capital Region Solar facility, the first utility-scale solar project approved by Louisiana’s PSC. Now the 3 GW added will be in addition to another approximately 225 MW of solar projects approved in January, meaning that when all is said and done, the company will ultimately be able to acquire more than 3,800 MW of renewable energy.