- Entergy Louisiana will initially focus on the evaluation of grid interconnection
- 5 GW of offshore wind generation capacity will be added by 2035
Entergy Louisiana and Diamond Generating Corporation (DGC) signed an agreement to evaluate and potentially deploy offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
Efforts will initially focus on the evaluation of grid interconnection to determine the optimal size and locations of future offshore wind development. “This is an important first step to possibly bring wind power to our Louisiana shores,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO.
Earlier this year, Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards (D) submitted the Louisiana Climate Action Plan, which offered a series of recommendations that can lead Louisiana to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This includes adding 5 GW of offshore wind generation capacity by 2035.