NextEra Energy Resources & DEMCO opens 100 MW Amite Solar in Tangipahoa

Amite Solar, a 100 MW facility by NextEra Energy Resources and DEMCO, began operations in March 2025 in Louisiana’s Tangipahoa Parish, supporting local power needs.

By Nandini Yelabaka 03 Jun 2025 in Project Bytes

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Construction of the Amite Solar Energy Center added 200 jobs and is set to contribute $16 million in tax revenue over 30 years. Image Credit/Source: PRNewswire

US-based NextEra Energy Resources and DEMCO (Dixie Electric Membership Corporation) have launched the 100 MW Amite Solar Energy Center in CSPScity, Tangipahoa Parish.This marks the NextEra’s first utility-scale solar facility in Louisiana. The project became operational in March 2025 and is expected to supply fixed-price electricity to thousands of homes and businesses for the next 25 years. Construction spanned 15 months, created 200 local jobs, and is projected to generate $16 million in tax revenue for the parish over 30 years. The center is owned and operated by a NextEra subsidiary, contributing to local economic development and grid reliability.

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