NextEra Energy begins construction of 100 MW Chicot Solar Energy Centre
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and Entergy Arkansas have started the construction of Arkansas' largest universal, utility-scale solar energy project – the Chicot Solar Energy Center.
The Chicot Solar Energy Center will span approximately 825 acres, near Lake Village in Chicot County. Construction will last approximately 11 months. Once complete, the facility will feature approximately 350,000 photovoltaic solar panels that convert the sun's energy into electricity. The solar energy center will have a capacity to generate 100 megawatts of electricity, or enough to power more than 18,000 homes.
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources is developing the project and will build, own and operate it. The energy will serve Entergy Arkansas customers under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
Over its operational life, the Chicot Solar Energy Center is expected to generate nearly US$7 million in additional revenue for Chicot County.
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