RWE Completes First Louisiana Project With 100 MW Lafitte Solar Facility

RWE has completed construction of its first project in Louisiana, the 100 MW Lafitte Solar facility in Ouachita Parish near Monroe. The project will be fully operational by the end of the year and is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Meta, which will receive all associated environmental benefits, including RECs.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, parish officials, RWE leadership, employees, and EPC partner McCarthy Building Companies. Over its lifetime, Lafitte Solar is expected to generate roughly $32 million in local tax revenue, supporting schools, law enforcement, and emergency services. Construction created more than 150 peak jobs and supplied meaningful economic activity for local businesses throughout the project.

Andrew Flanagan, CEO, RWE Clean Energy, said, “Lafitte Solar is RWE’s first project in Louisiana, and will provide low-cost, homegrown energy to the Louisiana grid and generate enough electricity to power 17,000 local homes and businesses. By providing affordable and reliable electricity, we are strengthening Monroe’s power supply while supporting the community’s growth and resilience.”