EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc, a leading North
American energy infrastructure company (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB),
celebrated today with more than 100 guests, the completion and
start of commercial operation of the 150 MWac Fox Squirrel Solar
Phase 1. When all three phases are completed at the end of 2024,
the 577 MWac project will be one of the largest utility-scale solar
developments east of the Mississippi River.
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Fox Squirrel Solar in Madison County,
Ohio. (Photo by Matt Reese)
“The development and operation of Phase 1 marks a significant
milestone in our journey to drive Ohio’s renewable energy future,”
said Kate O’Hair, Senior Vice President for Onshore Development
with EDF Renewables North America. “With Fox Squirrel Solar
Phase 1 now supplying renewable power to the PJM grid, this project
not only represents a substantial financial commitment but also
highlights the remarkable collaboration between our team, the
county, and the local community. We take great pride in this
collective effort.”
Developed by EDF Renewables and owned in partnership with
Enbridge, Fox Squirrel Solar will help meet central Ohio’s
increasing demand for power, which is expected to double in the
decade leading up to 2028.
During the event, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it has entered
into power purchase agreements for the full generation capacity,
which will help contribute to Amazon’s commitment to match all of
the electricity used by its operations with 100% renewable energy
by 2030. The company is currently on a path to meet its goal by
2025. As renewable energy commitments are increasingly embraced by
corporations, solar projects like Fox Squirrel will help Ohio
realize its goal of continuing to attract business and increasing
economic growth in the state.
“Amazon is the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable
energy. As part of that journey, we’re proud to enable new solar
and wind projects in Ohio that will not only help power our
operations, but also provide carbon-free energy to the local
communities where our customers, vendors, and employees live and
work,” said Kevin Miller, Vice President of Global Data Centers
at AWS. “Projects like Fox Squirrel Solar are also helping
create jobs, support local businesses, and boost the local tax
base, which are all part of Amazon’s commitment to become a more
sustainable company.”
“Fox Squirrel Solar is a key part of Enbridge’s commitment to
the energy transition, and we are proud to celebrate the grand
opening of the project, which expands our longstanding partnership
with EDF Renewables in Canada and Europe,” said Tom Carbone,
Vice President, Power Business Development, Enbridge. “For more
than 70 years, Enbridge has been operating in Ohio and we’re
excited about the additional construction, long-term operations and
maintenance jobs this project will provide, along with additional
local economic benefits. We are also particularly pleased the power
generated at Fox Squirrel Solar will support Amazon’s efforts to
reach its net-zero targets.”
“Fox Squirrel Solar is a prime example of how we can support
Ohio's business energy demands and stabilize our electric energy
infrastructure,” said Ohio Chamber President & CEO Steve
Stivers. “We are now expecting one of our major utilities to
double their need for energy in the next five years, and the only
way to keep up with this growth is to actively develop and bring
energy projects to market. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce supports an
‘all-of-the-above’ approach to energy development, and we
appreciate projects like Fox Squirrel Solar that help to balance
our ever-increasing energy demands.”
Nearly 400 men and women in the skilled trades are currently
working on the project. During peak construction of Phase 1 that
number soared to 650 workers. Blattner is the project’s
engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor.
“At Blattner, we’re excited about this project and our ongoing
partnership with EDF Renewables,” said Chris Hodrick, Senior
Vice President, General Manager – Solar and Storage, Blattner.
“Working together with EDF Renewables, local policymakers and
construction partners, we’ve made a difference for communities in
Madison County, an important part of our work to lead America to a
clean energy future.”
Pat Hook, Business Manager, IBEW Local 683, said, “IBEW
Local 683 has the skilled men and women to build best-in-class
solar facilities. We are the trusted workforce of the electrical
industry including gas and electric utilities, maintaining power
lines, and lighting our homes and businesses. We have worked in
coal, natural gas, and nuclear. And now we are electrifying America
through solar. Ohio is at the forefront of an energy revolution and
Fox Squirrel Solar is a shining example of where we are going.”
“The Ohio Laborers’ District Council is thrilled about our
partnership with EDF Renewables and the opportunity to build a
solar facility to help power Ohio’s growing energy demands,”
commented Ralph Cole, Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of
the Ohio Laborers’ District Council. “Laborers in Ohio are
building the infrastructure that sustains our way of life, provides
good wages and benefits, and contributes to our community’s bottom
line. Fox Squirrel Solar is going to create hundreds of jobs, and
power the grid with homegrown energy for years to come.”
Scott Stevenson, IUOE Local 18, added, “Ohio Operating
Engineers Local 18 is proud to be supporting the skilled labor of
the Fox Squirrel Solar Project. The project will provide much
needed clean energy and support our energy infrastructure as we
rebuild our electric generation fleet in Ohio. Local 18 is a
trusted partner with EDF Renewables and we appreciate the
opportunity to work on this important project that will benefit our
schools, community, and workforce.”
Comprised of 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters in total, Fox
Squirrel Solar represents the largest onshore renewable energy
project developed by EDF Renewables North America.
EDF Renewables, with its extensive experience and track record
of success, is dedicated to providing solutions that help customers
achieve their carbon-reduction goals. With over 35 years of
experience and 16 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage projects
developed, EDF Renewables is a leading provider of integrated
energy solutions, ranging from grid-scale power to electric vehicle
charging.
About EDF Renewables North America
EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading
independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of
expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale
power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage
projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset
optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to
maximize performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions,
through the Company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, offering a full suite
of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers:
solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and
microgrids. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 16
GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. In
Canada, the Company has 1.9 GW of wind and solar power facilities
in service or under construction and 4.2 GW under development. EDF
Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the
dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group. For more
information visit: www.edf-re.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn,
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About Enbridge Inc.
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the
energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our
North American natural gas, oil and renewable power networks and
our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in
modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure,
affordable energy and building on more than a century of operating
conventional energy infrastructure and two decades of experience in
renewable power. We're advancing new technologies including
hydrogen, renewable natural gas, carbon capture and storage and are
committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade
under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock
exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com.
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