Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Solar Thermal Applied Research and Testing (START) Lab

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2023

1. Solar Thermal Applied Research and Testing (START) Lab Marker

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With a capacity of 650 kW thermal and 50 KW electrical, the START Lab is the only CSP testing facility of its kind in the Southeast United States. The facility was commissioned in December 2012 and occupies a one acre field in Crowley, LA. The START Lab is used to test new concentrating solar power technologies, to assist with workforce and economic development, and to perform education and outreach to the community. The project has received over $3M in federal, state, and industry funding, with the primary sponsor being Cleco Power, LLC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2012.

Location. 30° 12.583′ N, 92° 1.341′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Marker is on East Lewis Street west of Girard Park Circle, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 E Lewis St, Lafayette LA 70503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Demo Unit (here, next to this marker); Green Infrastructure & Urban Prairie (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); McNaspy Stadium Memorial (about 600 feet away); Eddy and Ann Knight (about 600 feet away); Amédé Ardoin / Dennis McGee

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pillars of Progress (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Louisiana at Lafayette 50th Anniversary of Desegregation (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Louisiana at Lafayette (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

More about this marker. Located at C.L. Rougeou Hall on the ULL Campus

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2023

2. Solar Thermal Applied Research and Testing (START) Lab Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.