Enbridge, EDF’s Fox Squirrel solar project comes online

According to a May 22 press release, North American utility Enbridge Inc. and EDF Renewables North America have completed and commenced commercial operations of the 150 MWAC Fox Squirrel Solar Phase I plant.

Consisting of 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters, Fox Squirrel represents the “largest” onshore renewable energy project developed by EDF, the companies say.

Once all three phases are completed by the end of 2024, Fox Squirrel is expected to produce 577 MWAC, making it the largest utility-scale solar development east of the Mississippi River.

Fox Squirrel, owned by Enbridge, was built to help meet growing energy demand in central Ohio, which could double by 2028, according to the release.

“Fox Squirrel Solar plays a key role in Enbridge’s commitment to the energy transition, and we are proud to celebrate the grand opening of the project, which expands our long-standing partnership with EDF Renewables in Canada and Europe,” said Tom Carbone, vice president of energy business development at Enbridge.

Renewables Blattner is the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the project.