Key Highlights:
- Meta has partnered with Invenergy to secure 760 MW of solar energy across four projects, as reported last week.
- These solar installations are anticipated to start operations from this year through 2027 in various states, including Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- With these new agreements, Meta’s total clean energy contracts with Invenergy surpass 1 GW. Meta’s global energy head, Uvi Parekh, stated that this achievement reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable energy sources.
Additional Insights:
Alongside the power acquisition, Meta will also earn clean energy credits as these solar projects go live. The electricity generated from these sites will feed into local power grids.
“With energy needs on the rise, Invenergy is pleased to collaborate with Meta to deliver sustainable energy solutions for their operational needs,” commented Invenergy’s Executive Vice President, Ted Romaine.
Meta will obtain 150 MW from the Hardin II project in Ohio and the Delilah II project in Texas, both set to come online in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, 110 MW from the Tip Top Solar project in New Mexico is expected in 2026, along with 350 MW from Arizona’s Chalk Bluff project anticipated by 2027.
This announcement coincides with Meta’s recent call for proposals for new nuclear power sources to support its goals in artificial intelligence and sustainability.
Since 2020, Meta has been meeting 100% of its operational energy demands with renewable sources. Recently, as AI usage has surged, it has sought new ways to ensure its energy remains zero-emissions.
The company’s recent request is for developers capable of delivering up to 4 GW of nuclear power by the 2030s, aligning with Meta’s objectives for innovation and sustainability in AI.
In August, Meta also secured a geothermal energy agreement with Sage Geosystems, promising 150 MW to support its data center growth efforts east of the Rocky Mountains.