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Persimmon Solar Farm Faces Local Pushback | Lake Charles News
Orion Renewable Energy sparked heated debate at a community meeting over their massive 5,000-acre solar farm, Persimmon Energy Center, as residents voiced concerns — especially about property values. While some felt heard, others remain skeptical. Orion pushed back on claims that solar farms slash home values, citing a literature review of six global studies that found no negative impact in rural areas — though it didn’t include Louisiana projects. They also firmly denied rumors linking the site to a data center, calling it speculative. Feedback from these meetings could still shape the…
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