Prairie Ronde Solar Farm
4525 Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas, LA 70570Plant Summary Information
Prairie Ronde Solar Farm is ranked #42 out of 87 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Ronde Solar Farm generated 68.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Prairie Ronde Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | St. Landry Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2024 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 237.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 908.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,386 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #431 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 87 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 20 Louisiana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Prairie Ronde Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Ronde Solar Farm (65976) |
| Plant Address | 4525 Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas, LA 70570 |
| Utility | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC (62842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.61, -92.17 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2024 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 237.2 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 | 23-71-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cleco Power LLC (3265) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LAPR1 Details Operating November 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 135 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 135 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 168.75 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Prairie Ronde Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ronde Solar Farm, LLC | 400 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104 | 100.00% |
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