Entergy Louisiana has approved adding up to 3 GW of solar energy to its portfolio

Entergy Louisiana’s proposal to add up to three gigawatts of economic solar power to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Utilities Commission, marking the largest expansion of renewable energy in the state’s history.

“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.

The approval authorizes a streamlined procurement and approval process that will enable the construction of several solar modules in Louisiana, benefiting local communities through job creation and additional tax revenue. Importantly, adding clean energy allows the state to attract new industries and jobs that seek clean energy as part of their expansion plans. This initiative is part of Entergy Corporation’s plans to increase its renewable energy resources by 2031 and its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Entergy Louisiana currently has approximately 230 megawatts of renewable resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility, which was the first utility-scale solar project approved by the Louisiana Public Utilities Commission and began delivering power to the grid in October 2020. In January of this year, the Louisiana Public Utilities Commission Louisiana Public Utilities has approved a solar application for approximately 225 MW of renewable projects, bringing the operating company’s total solar portfolio to more than 3,800 MW in various stages of development and approval.

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