Meta has strengthened its clean energy initiatives by signing four Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) with global renewable energy company Zelestra.
These agreements will support the construction of four solar energy projects across Texas, delivering 595 megawatts of alternating current (MWac) or 720 megawatts of direct current (MWdc) into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.
The solar projects in Hopkins, Lamar, Lampasas, and Henderson counties will generate renewable energy to power Meta’s data center operations.
“We are excited to announce these solar projects with Zelestra,” said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy. “The renewable energy from these projects will support our data center operations and our commitment to matching our electricity use with 100% clean and renewable energy.”
This collaboration builds upon a previous agreement between Meta and Zelestra, which saw two solar plants launched in Indiana in April 2024, totaling 210 MWac. With the new Texas projects, the partnership now includes six EAPAs, amounting to 800 MWac in total.
Phillip North, CEO of Zelestra US, emphasized the deal’s importance, stating, “We are pleased to triple the size of our partnership with Meta, demonstrating our shared commitment to accelerating decarbonization.”
Zelestra continues expanding its U.S. presence, with nearly 6.6 gigawatts of renewable projects in development. The company aims to double its contracted renewables portfolio within two years, supporting the transition to clean energy nationwide.
