Meta has reached a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Enbridge to obtain the entire output of a new 600-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Texas. This agreement is a key part of Meta’s initiative to power its data centers with 100% renewable energy.
The solar project, named Clear Fork, is located near San Antonio and is currently under construction. It is expected to be operational by summer 2027. Enbridge estimates the project’s cost at $900 million and will maintain ownership of the solar farm. Under the terms of the PPA, Meta will utilize all generated electricity to support its expanding data center operations in the area.
Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, „We are thrilled to partner with Enbridge to bring new renewable energy to Texas and help support our operations with 100% clean energy.”
While the specific duration of the contract has not been disclosed, the structure of the agreement offers long-term revenue stability for Enbridge and ensures that Meta has a reliable source of renewable energy in a state where it operates several large data centers.
Enbridge, traditionally known for its natural gas infrastructure, views the Clear Fork project as part of its transition towards renewable energy and utility-scale projects that cater to technology and data center clients. Matthew Akman, EVP of Corporate Strategy & President of Renewable Power at Enbridge, noted, „Clear Fork demonstrates the growing demand for renewable power across North America from blue-chip companies engaged in technology and data center operations.”
The Clear Fork solar farm will contribute to Enbridge’s increasing renewable energy footprint in Texas. Earlier this year, the company inaugurated a 130MW solar project in Jim Wells County, also supported by a long-term PPA with AT&T. In addition to Clear Fork and the Jim Wells project, Enbridge is developing another large-scale solar facility in Texas, known as the Sequoia Solar project, near Abilene. Once completed, Sequoia is expected to deliver 815MW, positioning it among the largest photovoltaic installations in the United States.
Meta’s investment in renewable energy aligns with a broader industry trend where data center operators aim to meet rising energy demands from artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services while achieving sustainability goals. Over the past year, Meta has secured multiple solar agreements across Texas and other states to ensure a clean energy supply for its data centers. In May, the company finalized two agreements to purchase a total of 650MW of solar capacity from AES sites in Texas and Kansas. Additionally, it entered into Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) for two other solar farms in Texas, including the 127MWdc Midpoint Solar project and the 184MWdc Gaia Solar project, both developed by Sunraycer Renewables.
Texas remains an attractive market for solar development due to its ample land, favorable permitting conditions, and high solar irradiance. As data center operators face increasing scrutiny regarding energy consumption and grid impact, PPAs like the one between Meta and Enbridge enable these companies to align their energy use directly with new renewable generation.
With the Clear Fork solar farm set to become operational in 2027, both Meta and Enbridge are positioning themselves to meet future energy needs in a landscape where data center expansion must coincide with reliable, large-scale renewable power solutions.
