{"id":1627,"date":"2025-05-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadiansolar-energy.co.jp\/en\/news_release\/?p=1627"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T05:56:14","slug":"recurrent-energy-announces-successful-operation-of-127-mw-solar-project-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadiansolar-energy.co.jp\/en\/news_release\/2025\/1627.html","title":{"rendered":"Recurrent Energy Announces Successful Operation of 127 MW Solar Project in Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KITCHENER, ON,\u00a0April 21, 2025\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Recurrent Energy,<\/a>\u00a0a subsidiary of\u00a0Canadian Solar Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, held a tour and ribbon cutting ceremony at Bayou\u00a0Galion Solar, a 127 MWdc solar project located in\u00a0Northeast Louisiana. The project commenced operations in\u00a0November 2024.

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Solar energy investments in\u00a0Louisiana\u00a0are growing, driven by increasing demand for electricity from manufacturing and data centers. By the end of 2024, cumulative solar investment in\u00a0Louisiana\u00a0reached more than\u00a0$2 billion[1]<\/sup>.

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To celebrate the project’s commercial operation, Recurrent Energy welcomed local leaders to the site in\u00a0Morehouse Parish\u00a0for a guided tour and ribbon cutting ceremony. Bayou\u00a0Galion Solar\u00a0generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 20,500 homes annually while providing a substantial source of new tax revenue for the local community. In connection with the event, Recurrent Energy is also making a donation to the Cotton Country Players, a local theatre group, in support of the nearby historic\u00a0Rose Theatre.

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Dorothy Ford, Executive Director of the\u00a0Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>, said, “Solar energy creates a positive impact on its community. From creating jobs to generating local revenue, we at the\u00a0Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce\u00a0recognize the importance of what Bayou\u00a0Galion Solar\u00a0is contributing to our economic growth.”

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Kay King, CEO of\u00a0Morehouse Economic Development Corporation<\/strong>, added, “Congratulations to Recurrent Energy on the completion of the\u00a0Bayou Galion Project. Solar development in our parish improves our tax base, adds income to landowners, and diversifies our area’s electrical power sources.\u00a0Morehouse Parish\u00a0supports this development, which is building a foundation for a strong electrical grid system that will power future growth here and across our region.”

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Jeffrey Clark, President of\u00a0Advanced Power Alliance,<\/strong>\u00a0said, “Bayou Galion is a state-of-the-art energy investment that will help provide\u00a0Louisiana\u00a0with affordable power to benefit every consumer in the state.\u00a0Morehouse Parish\u00a0has a long and storied history in energy, and it’s a real thrill and a tremendous honor to celebrate with neighbors and community leaders as this parish steps boldly into a new and expanded energy economy.\u00a0 With tax revenue for local schools and governments, and clean affordable power for consumers, Bayou Galion is a winner for Louisianans near and far.”

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Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy,\u00a0<\/strong>emphasized, “The successful completion of Bayou\u00a0Galion Solar\u00a0marks a significant milestone for Recurrent Energy\u2014our first project in\u00a0Louisiana. This\u00a0$160 million\u00a0investment not only brings clean, reliable power to the region, but also drives local economic development, creates jobs, and strengthens the state’s energy infrastructure. We are honored by the trust placed in us by\u00a0Morehouse Parish. Louisiana\u00a0has long been an energy leader. We look forward to deepening our partnerships as we develop and operate projects across the state.”

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Recurrent Energy previously\u00a0announced<\/a>\u00a0that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG<\/a>) acted as Coordinating Lead Arranger for the project financing totaling\u00a0$160 million.\u00a0Primoris Renewables Energy, Inc.\u00a0completed construction of Bayou\u00a0Galion Solar\u00a0with the support of local vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1]<\/sup> https:\/\/seia.org\/state-solar-policy\/louisiana-solar\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



About Recurrent Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of\u00a0Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as\u00a0Canadian Solar’s\u00a0global development and power services business. To date, Recurrent Energy has successfully developed, built, and connected 11 GWp of solar projects and more than 3 GWh of energy storage projects across six continents. As of\u00a0December 2024, its project development pipeline includes over 25 GWp of solar and 75 GWh of energy storage capacity.

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About Canadian Solar Inc. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Solar\u00a0is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in\u00a0Kitchener,\u00a0Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24\u00a0years,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has successfully delivered\u00a0nearly\u00a0150\u00a0GW of\u00a0premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has shipped over 10\u00a0GWh\u00a0of\u00a0battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of\u00a0December 31, 2024, boasting a\u00a0US$3.2 billion\u00a0contracted backlog as of\u00a0December 31, 2024.\u00a0Since entering the project development business in 2010,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has developed, built, and connected approximately 11.5\u00a0GWp of solar power projects and 4.5\u00a0GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25\u00a0GWp of solar and 75\u00a0GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar\u00a0is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.\u00a0For additional information about the Company, follow\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0on\u00a0LinkedIn\u00a0<\/a>or visit\u00a0www.canadiansolar.com<\/a>.

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Canadian Solar Inc.\u00a0Investor Relations Contact<\/strong>
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com<\/a>\u00a0

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Recurrent Energy Media Inquiries<\/strong>
In\u00e9s Arrimadas
Recurrent Energy
comm_@recurrentenergy.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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