Driver Solar

Dave Stickler, a godfather of environmentally sustainable steel, summed up his industry’s history in Arkansas earlier this month. His bottom line? Modern, ecological steelmaking is economical steelmaking. read more >

Entergy Corp. of New Orleans is set to soak up some sun, thanks in part to a 4.5-gigawatt solar power generation deal announced last month with NextEra Energy Resources. read more >

New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >

The project, aptly named Driver Solar, will drive up to 40% of operations of the new steel plant, about 230 megawatts of Big River II’s 550-megawatt demand. read more >

The project on 2,100 acres is big enough to power more than 40,000 homes. read more >