Solar energy development seems to be heating up in Louisiana, at least on paper. There are currently 16 proposed solar farm projects, according to ITEP filings with Louisiana Economic Development, mostly to be built on agricultural land. Despite an initial investment of some $2 billion, however, the planned projects would generate only a handful of
Here comes the sun
While solar energy projects are ramping up in Louisiana, attracting panel manufacturers is what will create large-scale jobs.
