NextEra Energy says the 100-megawatt Amite Solar facility is capable of generating enough energy to power thousands of Louisiana homes and businesses. (Source: NextEra Energy)
NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy unit of utility NextEra Energy, has started operations at Amite Solar, the company’s first utility-scale solar facility in Louisiana.
The company on June 2 said the 100-megawatt Amite Solar is capable of generating enough energy to power thousands of Louisiana homes and businesses.
“This is a monumental moment for our team, and we are proud to work with DEMCO to bring low-cost solar energy to their co-op members,” said Stuart McCurdy, vice president of development at NextEra Energy Resources.
The solar facility is located in Tangipahoa Parish and is operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. NextEra said commercial operations started in March.
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