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Solar Farm opens in Sterlington

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Sterlington, La. (KNOE) — The solar farm in Sterlington has officially opened on Old Sterlington Road near the old power station.

Entergy Louisiana says the new solar farm will produce 49 megawatts of energy for many in Sterlington and the surrounding communities.

“During construction, 550 peak jobs in this area benefited the communities over the life of these plants, they will produce economic benefits in a way of low economic energy for our customers,” CEO of Entergy Louisiana Philip May said.

One of these customers is the Meta Data Center in Richland Parish.

“Meta is just another opportunity for economic development in this region,” May said. “For Meta, they’re interested in clean energy, as are many of our customers. Through this project, we can provide clean energy for Meta’s needs and low-cost economic energy for our customers.”

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