EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc. have informed that Phase 1 of Fox Squirrel Solar, the largest solar complex in Ohio, is completely operational. The plant is scheduled to deliver decarbonized electricity to the PJM grid.
Fox Squirrel Solar, a 749 MWdc/577 MWac ground-mounted solar facility will be constructed in three phases in Madison County, Ohio. The first phase will generate 150 MWac of solar energy.
The solar complex has 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters. Enbridge has invested in the first phase and intends to decide on its final investment decision for the subsequent phases through 2024, provided the fulfillment of certain conditions.
The project also has 20-year power purchase agreements with a strong investment grade counterparty for the full generation capacity and is scheduled to generate enough electricity to support 118,000 average Ohio homes.
“The development and operation of Phase 1 marks a significant milestone in our journey to drive Ohio’s future with clean, decarbonized electricity,” said Kate O’Hair, Senior Vice President for Onshore Development. “This project serves as a testament to the invaluable support from the county and community, highlighting their crucial role in ensuring the project’s success.”
“We are pleased to bring into service the first phase of the Fox Squirrel solar project as part of our expanded strategic partnership with EDF Renewables,” said Matthew Akman, Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and President, Power, Enbridge. “The development of this project will support local communities and deliver clean power for our customer. The project underscores our energy transition leadership and highlights our rigorous capital allocation process which targets projects that are immediately accretive to DCF per share and complementary to our growth outlook.”
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