Amazon Boosts Renewable Energy Portfolio with Ohio Solar Farm

• Amazon continues to lead in renewable energy with a 150-MW Ohio solar farm, part of their commitment to carbon-free operations and community impact.

Amazon has added a 150-MW Ohio solar farm to its power purchase agreement (PPA) portfolio, off-taking all electricity from the newly-commissioned Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1 plant. The off-take commitment was announced by EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc, who own the project jointly. Amazon, known as the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, aims to power its operations with carbon-free energy while benefiting local communities.

The Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1 plant was commissioned in early January 2024, with plans to expand to 577 MWac by the end of 2024. The project will consist of three phases, making it one of the largest utility-scale solar developments in the eastern United States. The partners celebrated the start of commercial operation of Fox Squirrel Solar 1 at an event on Wednesday.

What are the future expansion plans for the Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1 plant?

• The Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1 plant is set to expand to 577 MWac by the end of 2024.
  
• The project will consist of three phases, making it one of the largest utility-scale solar developments in the eastern United States.
• The partners, EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc, have plans for future expansion to increase the plant's capacity.
• The expansion of the Fox Squirrel Solar plant will contribute to Amazon's goal of powering its operations with carbon-free energy.
• The project aims to benefit local communities by providing clean energy and economic opportunities.