Louisiana Solar Energy Laboratory (LaSEL)
Harnessing Sunlight. Driving Discovery.
The Louisiana Solar Energy Laboratory (LaSEL) stands as one of the largest outdoor alternative energy testing facilities in the southeastern United States. Operating as a critical testing grounds footprint, the lab provides long-term operational analytics and performance validation for solar technologies, including advanced photovoltaic modules, heavy-duty commercial inverters, and utility-scale racking systems.
Conducting critical testing on solar module degradation arrays, environmental soiling behavior, and highly precise micro-climate solar power forecasting models.
Directly backing undergraduate and graduate energy curriculum expansion, industrial training paths, and community outreach programs across the Gulf region.
Facility Expansion & Training Hub
The university expansion footprint features a dedicated **4,500-square-foot facility** built directly on site at the Louisiana Solar Energy Lab. This specialized hub consolidates multi-system infrastructure, technology incubation, instruction, testing validation, and technical energy assistance under a single roof.
The asset integrates precision indoor testing instrumentation, engineering classrooms, interactive energy modeling platforms, seminar rooms, and an immersive visitor info center hosting data-rich public displays. Beyond academic research boundaries, the facility serves as a vital anchor point for deep industry collaboration and workforce placement across Louisiana.
