SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (Oct 25, 2023) Ecoplexus announced that its proposed Willis Pond Solar Center has received its final Nationwide Permit from the US Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) Office in New Orleans. Based on a comprehensive review of the record, USACE found that the project complies with all required laws, and minimizes or mitigates, to the maximum extent practicable, potential significant adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding area.
The Willis Pond Solar Project is a proposed 400 MW solar facility located on 1700 acres in East Feliciana Parish in Lousiana, which will provide significant long-term benefits to the Parish for several decades. Through the approved Host Community Agreements, the project is expected to contribute over $35 million in increased revenue to local taxing jurisdictions over its 35-plus year lifespan.
The project will be the largest renewable energy project in Louisiana when completed, requiring an investment of over $500 million dollars. The 100% green power from the facility will be purchased by Fortune 100 corporations, in support of their decarbonization goals. This approval culminates a multi-year, detailed analysis and review of the biological, cultural and socio-economical effects of the project. The project is expected to complete construction and be online by the end of 2025.
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