About

About Rocking R Solar

WHAT: A new, 72.5-megawatt solar farm being built in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

WHERE: The Rocking R Solar farm will be located approximately 20 miles north of Shreveport, Louisiana, near Hosston alongside I-49.

We selected this location after analyzing other suitable sites and using selection criteria, including:

WHY: Solar energy is an abundant, affordable, sustainable, and clean source of zero-carbon electricity generation.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS:  Once in operation, Rocking R Solar will provide significant benefits to the community and people of Caddo Parish. These benefits include:

GOOD NEIGHBORS: We are committed to continued community and stakeholder engagement during the construction and operations of the solar farm. Please reach out to us with any questions or comments.

About Us

D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) is a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator with over 6 GW of generation capacity operating in 25 states across the country.

We work with local partners to develop solar projects in close coordination with our host communities. We have a history of collaborating with local partners to customize projects to fit their community’s needs. DESRI is the long-term owner of the project.

In conjunction with industry and academic experts, we have created construction and management techniques that help to reduce environmental impact, as well as improve and maintain soil health.

Our design and procurement strategies focus on using advanced solar panel and racking technologies to help maximize production and minimize project footprint.

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