en.Wedoany.com Reported - Meta has signed a new long-term power purchase agreement with renewable energy developer Zelestra for the output of the 180 MW DC Palmeira Solar Project in Texas, to increase the supply of renewable energy for its digital infrastructure.

Zelestra, a Spain-based global renewable energy company backed by private equity firm EQT, has focused on developing, building, and operating multi-technology clean energy solutions including solar, wind, and battery storage since its founding in 2005. This collaboration with Meta builds on an existing long-term partnership. The Palmeira project, located in Freestone County, further expands the joint renewable energy portfolio, which spans multiple states and is considered one of the largest corporate clean energy partnerships in the U.S.

The new power purchase agreement enables Meta to secure the output of the Palmeira Solar Project, with 180 MW DC (140 MW AC). Earlier this year, Zelestra began construction on the 176 MW DC Scars Creek Solar Project in Texas and the 200 MW DC Reclamation Solar Project in Indiana. Additionally, the 81 MW DC Jasper County Solar Project in Indiana has achieved full commercial operation, marking the first completed project under the partnership.

Under this agreement, the number of solar power purchase agreements between Meta and Zelestra across the U.S. has increased to eight, with an expected contracted capacity of approximately 1.4 GW DC, planned to be operational by 2028. Amanda Yang, Meta's Head of Clean and Renewable Energy, stated: "Meta is committed to bringing new renewable energy to the grid, and our expanding relationship with Zelestra is helping to achieve this at scale. These projects not only advance our energy goals."

Texas, as one of the most active renewable energy markets in North America, boasts abundant solar resources, robust transmission infrastructure, and growing electricity demand. This power purchase agreement provides Meta with long-term power security and is expected to create hundreds of local jobs during the construction phase.

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