Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables to power its data centers

Meta has significantly expanded its renewable energy portfolio by securing over 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar and wind power capacity through recent deals. The company announced a purchase of 791 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from Invenergy projects in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas, alongside acquiring environmental attributes from two solar farms totaling 360 MW developed by Adapture Renewables in Texas. These projects are slated to become operational between 2027 and 2028. This move is part of Meta’s broader strategy to power its data centers with clean energy, following previous agreements with AES and XGS Energy for solar projects in other states. The timing of these investments aligns with ongoing legislative discussions in the U.S. Congress regarding subsidies for renewable technologies, which could further support the growth of solar and wind power. Solar energy, in particular, is highlighted as a rapid solution for data centers to increase renewable power usage due to relatively quick construction timelines and phased project completions. Meta’s aggressive renewable energy