Project expected to be energized in summer 2027
Meta has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with natural gas midstream company Enbridge for a $900 million solar project in Texas.
The 600MW Clear Fork project, located near San Antonio, is currently under construction, with an expected completion date of summer 2027.
The PPA will see Meta offtake the entire capacity of the solar project to power its data center operations in the state. The length of the PPA was not disclosed.
"We are thrilled to partner with Enbridge to bring new renewable energy to Texas and help support our operations with 100 percent clean energy," said Urvi Parekh, Meta's head of global energy.
The project represents a diversification of Enbridge’s power generation assets, which are predominantly natural gas-based.
"Clear Fork demonstrates the growing demand for renewable power across North America from blue-chip companies who are involved in technology and data center operations," said Matthew Akman, president of Enbrige's power business.
"Enbridge continues to advance its world-class renewables development portfolio using our financial strength, supply chain reach, and construction expertise under a low-risk commercial model that delivers strong competitive returns."
The company recently brought a 130MW solar project in Jim Wells County, Texas, online, which is tied to a long-term PPA with US telco giant AT&T.
In addition to these two projects, Enbridge is also constructing another solar farm just southeast of Abilene, Texas. The Sequoia Solar project is expected to have a capacity of around 815MW, making it one of the largest solar arrays in the US when completed.
The PPA is the latest in a long line of renewable supply agreements Meta has signed across Texas. In May, the company signed two PPAs with Meta to offtake 650MW of solar power in Texas and Kansas.
Also in May, Meta signed two Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPA) with Sunraycer Renewables for the entire capacity of the 127MWdc (97.5MWac) Midpoint Solar project in Hill County and the 184MWdc (143MWac) Gaia Solar project in Navarro County, both in Texas.
