Meta, Zelestra Sign 4 New Renewable Energy Deals, Expanding U.S. Solar Portfolio
- Meta and Zelestra sign four new Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) in Texas, totaling 595 MWac.
- The agreements enable Zelestra to build four solar projects, adding to its growing U.S. renewables portfolio.
- Zelestra now has over 1 GWdc of projects in the U.S. backed by Meta agreements.
Meta and Zelestra have expanded their clean energy partnership, signing four new EAPAs that will support the construction of 720 MWdc of solar projects across Hopkins, Lamar, Lampasas, and Henderson Counties in Texas. These projects will supply electricity to the ERCOT grid, helping power Meta’s data centers with 100% renewable energy.
Why it matters:
The deal significantly increases Meta’s renewable energy investments and aligns with its goal to match electricity use with clean energy. For Zelestra, the agreement marks a major step toward its ambition of doubling its contracted renewables portfolio in the U.S. within the next two years.
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The big picture:
Since April 2024, Meta and Zelestra have now closed six EAPAs, totaling 800 MWac—including two agreements for 210 MWac from solar projects in Indiana. This milestone allows Zelestra to develop over 1 GWdc of renewable energy projects in the U.S.
What they’re saying:
“We are pleased to triple the size of our partnership with Meta, demonstrating that we share the same commitment to accelerate decarbonization.” — Phillip North, CEO of Zelestra US
“The renewable energy from these projects will support our data center operations, as well as our ongoing efforts to match our electricity usage with 100% clean and renewable energy.” — Urvi Parekh, Head of Global Energy, Meta
What’s next:
Zelestra continues to expand its U.S. presence, with nearly 6.6 GWdc of renewable projects under development across multiple states.
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