127 MWdc Solar PV project becomes operational in USA

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, held a tour and ribbon cutting ceremony at Bayou Galion Solar, a 127 MWdc solar project located in Northeast Louisiana, USA.

The project commenced operations in November 2024 and generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 20,500 homes annually while providing a substantial source of new tax revenue for the local community. Solar energy investments in Louisiana are growing, driven by increasing demand for electricity from manufacturing and data centers. By the end of 2024, cumulative solar investment in Louisiana reached more than US$2 billion.

Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said: "This $160 million investment not only brings clean, reliable power to the region, but also drives local economic development, creates jobs, and strengthens the state’s energy infrastructure."