Entergy Arkansas announced the commercial operation of the Walnut Bend Solar Center, adding a new member to its growing utility grade solar power facility. The 100 MW solar project is located in Lee County, east of Brinkley, Arkansas. Antegi Arkansas acquired Walnut Bend from Invenergy, a leading private developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions. Invenergy led the development, engineering, and construction of the facility.

Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux said, "Walnut Bend will be a valuable addition to our power generation facilities, and in turn, it will complement our diverse portfolio of power generation resources that have provided electricity to the people of Arkansas for over 100 years. Our investment in these power generation resources is a key part of keeping customer payments below regional and national averages, enabling us to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable services to customers throughout the state

The Walnut Bend factory will generate approximately $700000 in property taxes annually for Lee County. The factory adopts innovative technologies, including double-sided solar panels and sun tracking bracket equipment. The double-sided solar panel captures sunlight from both sides, utilizing the reflected light from the ground, while the bracket system adjusts its tilt to follow the sun throughout the day, thereby maximizing energy production.

I am pleased to welcome Walnut Bend Solar to my district, "said Senator Ron Caldwell of Arkansas' 10th congressional district." This factory represents a significant investment in Lee County and will bring economic benefits to the local area and even the entire state of Arkansas

Walnut Bend is the fourth solar resource put into use by Entergy Arkansas, producing renewable, emission free solar energy for all of its customers. The other three are Stuttgart Solar with 81 megawatts, Lake Village Chico Solar with 100 megawatts, and Searcy Solar with 100 megawatts. These four facilities will collectively produce 381 megawatts of electricity for Entergy Arkansas' customers.