Bayou Galion Solar Project
11175 Wilmot Highway, Mer Rouge, LA 71261Plant Summary Information
Bayou Galion Solar Project is ranked #43 out of 83 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bayou Galion Solar Project generated 39.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Bayou Galion Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bayou Galion Solar Project, LLC |
| Location | Morehouse Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2024 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 224.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 833.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,356 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #391 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 83 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 17 Louisiana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Bayou Galion Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bayou Galion Solar Project (67104) |
| Plant Address | 11175 Wilmot Highway, Mer Rouge, LA 71261 |
| Utility | Bayou Galion Solar Project, LLC (66001) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.79754, -91.78413 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2024 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 224.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG24-187-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BAYOU Details Operating November 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.BAYOU |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.BAYOU |
| Nameplate Capacity | 98.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 98.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Bifacial | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 127.41 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bayou Galion Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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