St. James Solar (LA) — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 62854
- Capacity
- 20 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- St James, LA
- Operating Since
- 2023
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- St. James Solar, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 45,364 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 25.8%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- MRO
St. James Solar (LA)
OperatingSolar
Ranked #19 of 29 Solar plants in LA#1704 of 7447 nationally
20 MW Solar operating in St James, LA — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAGEM
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
29.9750, -90.7340
County
St James, LA
Nearby Plants
- Vacherie Solar Energy Center, LLCSolar150 MW · 0.7 km
- Louisiana Sugar RefiningNatural Gas6.7 MW · 9.6 km
- Atlantic Alumina, Gramercy OperationsNatural Gas85.3 MW · 11.2 km
Ownership & Operator
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | St. James Solar, LLC | DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) | — |
| Owner(s) | St. James Solar, LLC | DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) [100%] | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
GEM identifies the owner as DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) [100%]
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
About
St. James Solar is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in St. James County, Louisiana. The plant, which began operating in 2023, is owned and operated by St. James Solar, LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. As of its latest annual generation data, the plant produced 45,364 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 25.8%. St. James Solar ranks as the 19th largest solar plant in Louisiana out of 29, and 1427th nationally out of 7108.
The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the MRO NERC region. Financial data indicates a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $48.12 per MWh, according to data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The plant has been the subject of 8 news articles, with coverage focusing on regulatory matters, industry trends, and deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
3.0K MWh
Latest Month
45.4K MWh
Annual Generation
25.8%
Capacity Factor
Financial DataBeta
Source: LBNL Utility-Scale SolarHIGH
$42.9/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$48.1/MWh
PPA Price
$27.9/MWh
Energy Value
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Vacherie Substation · 230 kV
Substation Distance
1.305 km
Operator
Entergy Louisiana
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
EES.STJAMES
Pricing Hub
LOUISIANA.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
Data centers are driving Louisiana’s energy boom but renewable developers warn of political hurdles
Though Louisiana has embraced renewable energy, proposed projects face two key barriers: opposition from local government and uncertainties...
Louisiana (other)
The Advocate·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·federal policy
CHATTER: Age verification law blocked
A U.S. District Court yesterday granted NetChoice's motion for summary judgment, thus blocking Louisiana's Act 456.
State Affairs·3 months ago
Industry·corporate
Louisiana Secures ElementUSA’s $850 Million Investment Decision, Advancing U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain
ElementUSA announced a $850 million investment to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. John Parish,...
ElementUSA (developer)St. John Parish (other)
Louisiana Economic Development (.gov)·3 months ago
Regulatory·federal policy
How budget bill could affect utility costs in Louisiana
President Trump's new energy law ends tax credits for solar and wind, opens new fossil fuel drilling, and could raise energy costs,...
President Trump (other)Louisiana (other)
WWLTV.com·8 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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