Entergy Louisiana and DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) have started commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar in the Washington Diocese of Louisiana. The 50 megawatt solar power facility located in Franklin will be developed and constructed by DESRI and will supply power to Entergy Louisiana's grid through a 20-year power purchase agreement.

Sunlight Road Solar has over 100000 photovoltaic panels that will generate enough electricity to power approximately 11500 households, helping to meet Louisiana's growing demand for renewable energy.

Phillip May, President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, said, "With the addition of Sunlight Road Solar, we are taking another step towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for our state." "This milestone is not just about adding solar energy to our product portfolio; it's about providing our customers with affordable, reliable, and clean energy. We are excited about what this means for the future of Louisiana's electricity as we continue to meet the growing demand for renewable energy and strive for a net zero emissions future

Entergy Louisiana's customers expect to save approximately $22 million during the term of the Sunlight Road Solar power purchase agreement. The facility uses a Nevada single axis tracker to keep the solar panels following the sun throughout the day, maximizing energy production.

DESRI is pleased to collaborate with Entergy to develop and build another renewable energy project to support its customers, "said Hy Martin, Chief Development Officer of DESRI." We are grateful to Sunlight Road Solar's numerous stakeholders, including Washington Parish, Entergy, our landowners, project lenders, Nevados, and Primoris Renewable Energy, and look forward to continuing to invest in clean, cost competitive energy to create opportunities for Louisiana and the wider Gulf region

The company plans to put nearly 50 megawatts of Stirling solar facilities into operation at some point in 2026. The solar facility will be owned and operated by Entergy Louisiana, located next to the Stirling Power Station, which is one of the company's oldest power plants in northern Louisiana. These milestones are in line with Entergy's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.