EDF Renewables and Enbridge have announced the full commissioning of the large-scale Fox Squirrel Solar power plant in Ohio, USA.
Consisting of 1.4 million solar panels, it is one of the largest solar projects developed by EDF Renewables in North America.
With a total capacity of 749MW, the electricity generated will be supplied to Amazon under a power purchase agreement (PPA).
Developed by EDF Renewables and owned in partnership with Enbridge, Fox Squirrel Solar will help address the growing energy needs of central Ohio.
During peak construction, about 650 workers were on-site in Madison County installing approximately 10,000 panels per day, adding up to nearly 1.5 million work hours.
Senior vice president for onshore development at EDF Renewables North America Kate O’Hair said: “We are delighted to announce the completion of EDF Renewables’ largest energy investment in North America – Fox Squirrel Solar.
“This project is a shining example of the power of partnerships between landowners, the local community and our project partners all working together towards a sustainable future.
“Our development partner, Geenex Solar, has been instrumental in making this project a reality.
“Fox Squirrel has brought hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to Madison County throughout the development and construction phase.
“As we transition into the operational phase, we are committed to continuing to be a responsible and reliable neighbour and strengthening our environmental and community stewardship.”
Enbridge’s vice president of power business development Tom Carbone said the project represented an “important milestone” in Enbridge’s renewable energy strategy.
He added: “We’re proud to provide 100% of the power to Amazon to help provide clean, renewable energy for their operations and support their sustainability goals.”