Meta Signs Power Agreements for 985 MW of New Solar to Support U.S. AI Data Centers

Meta continues to scale its renewable-energy portfolio as its AI data center footprint expands across the United States. The company has entered multiple long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 985 MWAC of utility-scale solar, including two new Louisiana projects and a major 600-MW development in Texas.

The Louisiana PPAs were finalized with Treaty Oak Clean Energy, an independent U.S. power producer focused on large-scale clean-energy deployments in the MISO South region. Under the agreements, Meta will purchase the environmental attributes generated by the projects, while the electricity will feed into the regional grid to strengthen supply and support local resilience.

Rohit Ogra, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Treaty Oak, described the collaboration as a milestone for both the company and Louisiana’s clean-energy future.
“Together with Meta, we’re strengthening local energy resilience, supporting economic development, and creating long-term value for the communities in which we operate in Louisiana,” he said.

385 MW of New Solar Coming to Louisiana

Two solar farms — both scheduled to begin commercial operation in Q3 2027 — form the backbone of Meta’s newly announced Louisiana clean-energy supply:

Beekman Solar (Morehouse Parish)

• 185 MWAC

• Backed by a long-term PPA with Meta

• Expected to contribute tens of millions in tax revenue

• Will create approximately 300 construction jobs across both Louisiana sites

Hollis Creek Solar (Sabine Parish)

• 200 MWAC

• Also contracted under a dedicated PPA with Meta

• Expected online in Q3 2027

Meta’s head of global energy, Urvi Parekh, emphasized that the company’s clean-energy strategy is centered on delivering new renewable additions to regional grids:
“When we announced our AI data center in Louisiana, we committed to working with our partners to bring new energy to the grid. This agreement with Treaty Oak does exactly that while supporting resilience and economic growth across Louisiana.”

Together, the projects are expected to generate over $100 million in lifetime state and local tax benefits for Louisiana communities.

Meta Expands Texas Clean Energy Supply with 600-MW Swenson Ranch Solar

In a separate announcement, ENGIE North America revealed it has signed a PPA with Meta for the full output of the 600-MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Stonewall County, Texas. Expected online in 2027, Swenson will be one of the largest single solar assets ever developed for a tech-industry customer.

The project will support Meta’s growing data center infrastructure and adds to an already extensive renewable portfolio between the two companies.

Dave Carroll, CEO and chief renewables officer at ENGIE North America, said:
“Projects like Swenson demonstrate the importance of solar to meet the timely needs of our customers and to bring reliable, cost-competitive power to the grid as rapidly as possible.”

The project includes a $900 million capital investment and is expected to employ more than 350 skilled construction workers at peak.

A Growing Trend: AI Expansion Driving Utility-Scale Solar Demand

Meta’s latest PPAs highlight a broader shift: the rapid rise of AI and cloud infrastructure is accelerating demand for large, reliable renewable-energy assets across the United States. Both Treaty Oak and ENGIE emphasize that solar — often paired with storage — is becoming the backbone of long-term procurement strategies for hyperscale data center operators.

With nearly 1 GW of new solar capacity now under contract, Meta continues to push the U.S. toward a cleaner, more resilient grid while reinforcing its commitment to matching its operations with renewable energy.