The Bayou Galion Solar Project in Morehouse Parish, Northeast Louisiana has been launched by Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. The solar facility, with a capacity of 127 megawatts (MWdc), officially began operations in November 2024. This is Recurrent Energy’s first project in the state and a big step forward for renewable energy in the region.
To celebrate, the company hosted a ribbon-cutting event and site tour. Local leaders, community members, and project partners attended. The event highlighted the project’s clean energy benefits and its role in driving local economic growth.
Project Quick Facts
Project Name: Bayou Galion Solar
Location: Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Developer: Recurrent Energy (Canadian Solar Inc.)
Capacity: 127 MWdc
Total Investment: $160 million
Operational Since: November 2024
Homes Powered Each Year: About 20,500
Main Contractor: Primoris Renewables Energy, Inc.
Financing Lead: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)
Local Impact: Jobs, tax revenue, and improved infrastructure
Also Read: Over 700 jobs to be created in new US$1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility, Louisiana
Solar Energy on the Rise in Louisiana
The Bayou Galion Solar Project is part of a larger trend in Louisiana. By the end of 2024, total solar investment in the state had reached over $2 billion. Demand for electricity is rising, especially from manufacturers and data centers. As a result, more large-scale solar projects are being developed. The project joins other recently compelted projects such as Oxbow Solar (Pointe Coupee Parish), Prairie Ronde Solar Farm (St. Landry Parish) and Sunlight Road Solar (Washington Parish).
Louisiana is known for its oil and gas history. But now, the state is becoming a hub for clean energy. Factors driving this shift include:
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Attractive tax incentives
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Plenty of land for solar farms
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Support from local and state leaders
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Efforts to modernize the power grid
Solar power is bringing new life to communities. It’s creating jobs, supporting schools, and giving landowners new income. Projects like Bayou Galion show how solar energy can power both homes and economies.
