How Will Meta Turn to Solar in Texas to Power Data Centres?
Meta has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy company Enbridge for the entire output of a 600MW solar farm in Texas.
The deal forms part of Meta’s broader strategy to power its data centre footprint with 100% renewable energy, while giving Enbridge a major boost in expanding its low-carbon energy portfolio.
The Clear Fork solar project, located near San Antonio, is currently under construction and is expected to operate by summer 2027.
Enbridge estimates the cost of the facility at US$900 million and will retain ownership of the asset. Under the agreement, Meta will offtake all electricity generated to support the company’s expanding data centre operations in the region.
“We are thrilled to partner with Enbridge to bring new renewable energy to Texas and help support our operations with 100% clean energy,” says Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy.
The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed. However, the structure provides long-term revenue certainty for Enbridge while also giving Meta a guaranteed renewable power source in a state that already hosts some of its largest hyperscale campuses.
Enbridge targets growth in data centre power markets
For Enbridge, best known for its natural gas infrastructure, Clear Fork reflects a growing pivot toward renewables and utility-scale power projects aligned with digital infrastructure customers.
"Clear Fork demonstrates the growing demand for renewable power across North America from blue-chip companies who are involved in technology and data centre operations,” says Matthew Akman, EVP Corporate Strategy & President of Renewable Power at Enbridge.
“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 project will add to Enbridge’s expanding renewable energy footprint in Texas. Earlier this year, the company brought online a 130MW solar project in Jim Wells County, also backed by a long-term PPA, this time with AT&T.
In addition to Clear Fork and the Jim Wells project, Enbridge is currently constructing another large-scale development in Texas. The Sequoia Solar project, located near Abilene, is expected to deliver 815MW once complete, making it one of the largest photovoltaic installations in the country.
Texas emerges as a critical renewable hub for hyperscalers
Meta’s investment is part of a wider trend across the data centre industry, as operators seek to manage soaring energy demand from AI and cloud workloads while meeting corporate sustainability targets.
In the past year alone, Meta has announced a string of solar power deals across Texas and other US states to secure clean energy for its data centre infrastructure.
In May, Meta signed two power agreements to offtake 650MW of solar capacity across AES sites in Texas and Kansas.
That same month, it also signed Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) for two more solar farms in Texas — the 127MWdc (97.5MWac) Midpoint Solar project in Hill County and the 184MWdc (143MWac) Gaia Solar project in Navarro County — both developed by Sunraycer Renewables.
Texas remains a key market due to its land availability, favourable permitting and high solar irradiance.
While data centre developers face increasing scrutiny over energy use and grid impact, PPAs like this allow hyperscale customers to directly match their energy consumption with new renewable generation.
With Clear Fork expected to go live in 2027, Meta and Enbridge are positioning themselves for a future where data centre growth must align with reliable, utility-scale green power solutions.
