US EditionDozens of Louisiana solar projects scratched after Trump administration moves to end tax credits
Changes in tax credit policies have reduced Louisiana's planned solar capacity from 19 to 9 gigawatts, causing withdrawal of about 40 projects and risking billions in lost investment, experts say.
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Dozens of Louisiana solar projects scratched after Trump administration moves to end tax credits
About 40 proposed utility-scale solar projects slated to go online in Louisiana after tax credits are set to expire have been withdrawn. In 2023, Louisiana's solar industry contributed over $440 million to the state's economy, generated approximately $10 million in local tax revenue and supported 5,100 jobs.
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