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Published on May 27, 2026
Joel Mairura
Enbridge has secured new off-takers as it operationalized phase one of its 815MW Sequoia solar farm project in Texas. Beverage and snacks giant PepsiCo and filtration products and solutions provider Donaldson Company have joined the list of power off-takers of the 815-MW project. Enbridge announced this along with the commissioning of the project’s first phase.
Moreover, PepsiCo and Donaldusn have committed to procuring green electricity from the complex. The plant already has long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with other companies. These include telecommunications company AT&T and also the North American unit of Japanese carmaker Toyota. Sequoia Solar is being installed in Callahan County, southeast of Dallas, at an investment of $1.1bn.
The initial phase added 400 MW of overall capacity. On the other hand, the remaining 415 MW will be installed in stage two. The whole photovoltaic (PV) complex will be completed by the end of this year. Once done, it will become one of the largest solar sites in North America. Earlier last year, Enbridge celebrated the completion of its first solar facility in Texas, the Orange Grove solar project. Currently, the 920-acre facility generates clean electricity for the ERCOT grid, supported by a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with AT&T.
The scope of implementation on the Sequoia solar farm in Texas features various aspects. On hardware and technology, approximately 1.8 million solar modules will be utilized. These include Runergy solar panels, Nextracker Horizon single-axis trackers, and Sungrow inverters. Installation will also leverage on automated robotic arms to lift and place the heavy solar modules.
The project is being carried out in a phased Rollout with the 815 MW capacity is being implemented in two stages. The first 400MW phase went live in late 2025 and has commenced operations this week. On the other hand, the remaining 415 MW is scheduled for completion and full commercial operation in phase two. The generated power connects to the ERCOT market via Lone Star Transmission’s new Reata substation.
Initial operations focus strictly on direct-to-grid solar generation without on-site storage. However, Enbridge is actively monitoring the electrical load of nearby data centers. Moreover, the developer may integrate a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) based on future local industrial demand.
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