Canadian energy firm Enbridge has launched commercial operations for the 400MW first phase of its flagship 815MW Sequoia Solar project located in Callahan County, Texas, marking a key milestone in the company’s renewable energy expansion across North America.

As Enbridge’s largest solar PV project by capacity, the Sequoia development is split into two phases. The operational first phase boasts a 400MW capacity, while the 415MW second phase is scheduled to kick off commercial operations by the end of 2026. Upon full completion, Enbridge’s operational solar PV portfolio will expand to 11 projects spanning the United States and Canada.

The company has secured multiple power purchase agreements (PPAs) with prominent corporate off-takers, including AT&T, Toyota, PepsiCo and the Donaldson Company, for electricity generated from the Sequoia Solar project. Specific capacity details and phase coverage of the PPAs have not been disclosed by Enbridge.

“Sequoia Solar reflects what’s possible through close collaboration across teams and partners,” said Allen Capps, Enbridge’s SVP of corporate strategy and president of power. “Bringing the first phase into operation is an important milestone, delivering new power to customers and advancing one of North America’s largest solar projects.”

The Sequoia project launch follows Enbridge’s recent announcement of a new solar-plus-storage project in Wyoming, developed to power tech giant Meta’s data centre. A core strategic goal of Enbridge’s renewable energy investments is to offset the power consumption of its core oil and gas transmission operations, which remain the company’s primary revenue source.