AES’ Evangeline solar project is a planned solar facility that will incorporate the most advanced solar energy technology and is designed to minimize impact on the local environment. We are committed to accelerating a safe and responsible transition to clean energy that benefits the communities where we work.
Project overview
200 MW solar
Enough clean energy to power 30,000 Louisiana homes annually
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Project details
- AES will be long-term owner and operator of the Evangeline solar facility – responsible for maintenance over the life of the project.
- The project is being developed responsibly with set-backs a minimum of 25 feet away from any adjacent property boundary, 50 feet from public roads, and 100 feet from occupied dwellings in compliance with the local ordinance.
- Evangeline Solar feeds into the CLECO Transmission System.
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the 2,300 acres of land leased for the project to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time.
Expected project timeline
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are carefully and responsibly designed:
- Hydrology Study
- Geology and Geomorphology Study
- Historical and Archaeological Study
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Topographic Survey
- Threatened and Endangered Species Study
- Wetland Study
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Meet your AES team
Jeremy Evans
Development Manager
Meagan Miller
Permitting Project Manager
Katie Haarsager
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Evangeline solar project
Phone number: 833-279-7746
Email: LAstakeholderrelations@aes.com