By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
A landmark $900 million investment is reshaping the energy landscape in Texas. Energy infrastructure leader Enbridge is constructing the 600-megawatt Clear Fork Solar Project near San Antonio, set to exclusively power Meta’s regional data centers. With this move, Meta is reinforcing its commitment to running on 100% renewable energy—a necessity to meet the skyrocketing demand of the digital world.
Data centers are the backbone of our online lives. From streaming media to enabling breakthrough artificial intelligence, these hubs consume enormous amounts of electricity. In the United States alone, data center power consumption exceeded 46,000 megawatts in 2024—a figure expected to double before the decade ends.
Meta’s data expansion is accelerating this trend. By committing to Clear Fork, Meta will tap into a dedicated stream of clean solar energy, advancing both sustainability goals and operational stability. The agreement is structured through a long-term power purchase contract, locking in green credentials for years to come.
Texas is emerging as an American energy powerhouse for both traditional and renewable sources. Its combination of abundant sunshine, vast spaces, and a business-friendly climate make it an ideal home for large-scale solar farms. By 2030, Texas’s solar capacity is poised to double, aligning perfectly with the needs of fast-growing data center operations like Meta’s.
This project stands as a signal of the explosive growth in clean energy partnerships between tech companies and established energy providers. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates the state’s total electricity demand could double by 2030, with solar farms like Clear Fork poised to play a vital role in meeting that surge.
Enbridge is leveraging its expertise and financial strength to pivot from traditional energy to renewables, embedding sustainability and resilience at the heart of its business.
Meta continues its streak as a global leader in renewable procurement, now boasting more than 6.7 gigawatts of renewables in the U.S. and over 11.7 gigawatts worldwide.
Meta’s head of global energy, Urvi Parekh, explains it best: “We are thrilled to partner with Enbridge to bring new renewable energy to Texas and help support our operations with 100% clean energy.”
This isn’t just a single project—it’s the blueprint for the future. Tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google are racing to secure reliable, cost-effective renewable power as artificial intelligence and connected living fuel ever-larger energy appetites. Strategic investments like Clear Fork ensure that innovation is powered sustainably and affordably.
Construction on the Enbridge-Meta solar facility is already underway, aiming to enter service by the summer of 2027. Once operational, it will provide enough energy to power thousands of homes—or, more critically, the servers running the apps and tools that shape our modern world.
$900 million investment by Enbridge for a 600-megawatt solar project exclusive to Meta’s Texas data centers.
Clean energy commitment: 100% of the output will go to Meta’s operations under a long-term agreement.
Texas rises as a renewable leader, driven by tech companies’ growing power needs.
Completion expected by 2027, marking a new chapter in green energy for AI, data, and the digital future.
This partnership bridges the worlds of energy and technology, proving that clean power can drive the next generation of innovation without compromise.
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