Why Solar?

Solar energy is reliable, abundant, clean and affordable. The costs to generate solar energy have fallen nearly 50% over the last decade, making it one of the most cost-effective sources of electricity across the country. During the day, solar energy centers operate and produce energy at their peak capacity when energy demand is high, making solar energy an important technology to meet growing electricity demand.

In Louisiana, solar energy is projected to grow by over 4,000 megawatts in the next five years, and support over 3,000 jobs in the state. Invenergy is proud to be leveraging our expertise to support this growth. In 2023, Invenergy's clean energy portfolio, which includes over 6,000 megawatts of solar energy, produced the equivalent amount of energy to power over 9.1 million homes.

How Does Solar Work?

Solar technology is simple, scalable and reliable, and provides great flexibility for the future of the grid.

1. Sunlight hits the solar panels.

2. Direct current (DC) flows from the panels to an inverter that turns it into alternating current (AC).

3. Transformer increases voltage of electricity.

4. Electricity travels through transmission lines.

5. Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.

6. Electricity travels through collection lines.

7. Electricity is delivered to customers.

What Are The Benefits Of Hosting A Solar Project?

Royal Road Solar will invest millions of dollars into Evangeline Parish through local taxes, annual land costs and landowner payments, and project-generated wages and benefits. Clean energy projects benefit local communities by driving economic investment and tax revenue. These funds can be utilized to help improve roads, schools and community services, and in some cases even keep local taxes low – all of which factor into property value assessments.

What Are Solar Panels Made Of?

Solar panels are made of industrial strength glass, silicon, aluminum, copper, and other common materials, making them safe to touch, attach to your home or install in your neighborhood. In fact, they’ve been installed on houses and businesses for decades.  The racks that hold solar panels and wiring that transmit electricity are also made from common, everyday metals like aluminum, steel, and copper. 

Where Are Solar Projects Sited?

We look to site our projects in areas where there are open spaces with access to enough sunlight to produce solar energy, existing transmission lines to limit the need for new infrastructure, and strong local interest in participating in a project and community partnerships.

The landowners (including farmers and ranchers) involved in our solar projects have chosen to participate. A landowner may choose to participate in a solar project to diversify their income while allowing their land to rest, or to ensure the land can remain in their family. After the lifespan of the project, the landowner can continue to choose how they want to maintain their property.     

About Solar Energy

Why Solar?

How Does Solar Work?

What Are The Benefits Of Hosting A Solar Project?

What Are Solar Panels Made Of?

Where Are Solar Projects Sited?