Nola.com: Utility scale solar arrives in New Orleans

08.11.2016
Renewable Energy
Utility Regulation
New Orleans City Council
Entergy New Orleans

​Entergy New Orleans’ solar and battery storage pilot program is up and running. “The solar plant has the capacity to produce up to one megawatt of electricity,” reports Jennifer Larino. “In addition to solar panels, the pilot project incorporates new battery technology that will test ways to store power on cloudy days.”

The Alliance is thrilled to see utility scale solar in New Orleans!

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