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Louisiana Solar Power Generation is Growing
Solar power expansion in Louisiana is trending above the national average with 60+ solar companies operating in the state. A combination of sunny skies, open land, private investments, skilled technicians and higher ed programs is providing the spark.
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Workforce and Innovation Power Louisiana’s Emerging Offshore Wind Sector
Louisiana Economic Development
The state’s location on the Gulf of Mexico makes it a natural fit for offshore wind, offering shallow waters with moderate average wave heights.
The federal government selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Mexico in 2022, clearing the way for offshore wind turbines south of Lake Charles.
Louisiana has a well-established industrial infrastructure and provides dock space needed to handle incoming goods. The state also has the existing facilities needed to convert steel and composites into finished products, such as blades and foundations, and the prowess for offshore installation.
Offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico could eventually generate 10% of all U.S. wind energy.
The federal government selected the first two areas for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Mexico in 2022, clearing the way for offshore wind turbines south of Lake Charles.
Louisiana has a well-established industrial infrastructure and provides dock space needed to handle incoming goods. The state also has the existing facilities needed to convert steel and composites into finished products, such as blades and foundations, and the prowess for offshore installation.
Offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico could eventually generate 10% of all U.S. wind energy.
Wood, Crops and Waste Products Offer Renewable Energy Sources
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana offers abundant agricultural resources and a favorable climate for growing feedstock crops. Byproducts from the state’s corn, sugarcane and soybeans are used to create renewable fuel.
The state’s wood biomass facilities are capable of producing 1.26 million tons of biomass wood pellets per year, representing 9.4% of pellet production in the U.S.
Louisiana’s multiple ports offer a gateway to international commerce hubs. Delta Biofuel transforms millions of tons of sugarcane waste into a renewable, global energy solution capable of powering some of Europe’s largest utilities.
The state’s wood biomass facilities are capable of producing 1.26 million tons of biomass wood pellets per year, representing 9.4% of pellet production in the U.S.
Louisiana’s multiple ports offer a gateway to international commerce hubs. Delta Biofuel transforms millions of tons of sugarcane waste into a renewable, global energy solution capable of powering some of Europe’s largest utilities.
People
Jason Lanclos
Louisiana Economic Development
Director, State Energy Development and Planning
Marlene Janetos
Louisiana Economic Development
Director of Engagement
Paige Carter
Louisiana Economic Development
Chief Business Development Officer
Shawn Welcome
Louisiana Economic Development
Director of Business Development
Description
Louisiana has the potential to generate up to 13,000 megawatts of solar power, equivalent to the state’s total electricity demand.
Louisiana has a warm and sunny climate, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. The state has an average of 216 sunny days per year, higher than the national average.
Louisiana has large, flat expanses of land that can be used for solar panel installations.
Louisiana has a warm and sunny climate, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. The state has an average of 216 sunny days per year, higher than the national average.
Louisiana has large, flat expanses of land that can be used for solar panel installations.
