Louisiana has 13 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 1,053 MW. Of those, 8 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 2 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Oxbow Solar 1 in New Roads, Pointe Coupee County — a 300 MW plant operated by Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC.
Use the interactive Louisiana solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Louisiana to every other state.
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Louisiana Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 13 total solar farms in Louisiana (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 1,053 MW total installed solar capacity
- 8 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 2 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 3 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Louisiana Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 13 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Louisiana
The largest solar farm in Louisiana by installed capacity is Oxbow Solar 1 at 300 MW. The 15 largest Louisiana solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxbow Solar 1 | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC | 300 MW | New Roads, Pointe Coupee |
| 2 | Oak Ridge Solar | AES Clean Energy | 200 MW | Oak Ridge, Richland |
| 3 | Prairie Ronde Solar Farm | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC | 135 MW | Opelousas, St Landry |
| 4 | Elizabeth Solar Plant | Horus Louisiana 1, LLC | 125 MW | Pitkin, Allen |
| 5 | Bayou Galion Solar Project | Bayou Galion Solar Project, LLC | 98 MW | Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish |
| 6 | Sunlight Road Solar | Sunlight Road Solar, LLC | 50 MW | Franklinton, Washington |
| 7 | LA3 West Baton Rouge Solar Facility | Sol Systems | 50 MW | West Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge |
| 8 | Iris Solar LLC | Iris Solar LLC | 50 MW | Franklinton, Washington |
| 9 | St. James Solar (LA) | St. James Solar, LLC | 20 MW | Vacherie, St James |
| 10 | New Orleans Solar Station | Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 20 MW | New Orleans, Orleans |
| 11 | TCI Alvar | Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 2 MW | New Orleans, Orleans |
| 12 | TCI France | Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 2 MW | New Orleans, Orleans |
| 13 | ENO Paterson Solar | Entergy New Orleans, LLC | 1 MW | New Orleans, Orleans |
Top Solar Operators in Louisiana
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Louisiana:
- Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC — 2 plants, 435 MW total
- AES Clean Energy — 1 plant, 200 MW total
- Horus Louisiana 1, LLC — 1 plant, 125 MW total
- Bayou Galion Solar Project, LLC — 1 plant, 98 MW total
- Sol Systems — 1 plant, 50 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Louisiana
Utility-scale solar in Louisiana is overseen by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 13 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 1,053 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 8 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Louisiana?
The largest solar farm in Louisiana is Oxbow Solar 1, located in New Roads (Pointe Coupee County), with 300 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC.
How much solar capacity does Louisiana have?
Louisiana has 1,053 MW of installed solar capacity across 13 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Louisiana?
Solar farms in Louisiana are regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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