Meta signed a 176 MW power purchase agreement with renewable energy developer Zelestra for the Skull Creek Solar Plant in Texas this week. The deal marks the seventh PPA between the companies, bringing their total contracted solar capacity to 1.2 GW across seven US projects.
All seven projects are scheduled to be operational by 2028, with two beginning construction in 2026 and the remainder set to follow. The partnership's first project, the 81 MW Jasper County Solar Project in Indiana, achieved full commercial operations last year.
The Skull Creek facility will feed power into Texas's ERCOT grid when it reaches operational status in May 2027. Meta stated the agreement supports its goal of matching operations with 100 percent renewable energy while adding new clean generation to regional grids.
Phil North, Zelestra's US CEO, said:
"Our clean energy collaboration with Meta is gathering momentum across the US. We are delighted to welcome full operations at Jasper County and start of construction at two further major projects, at the same time as closing another major agreement that will enable the construction of Skull Creek in Texas."
Meta's power demands continue expanding as the company builds artificial intelligence data centers across multiple regions. Beyond solar procurement, Meta is reportedly investing in nuclear power to support a 1 GW energy load for data centers in Ohio, according to Associated Press reports.
The company currently matches energy demands with clean sources including solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power, reportedly procuring power from 127 solar projects globally. This latest Texas agreement further expands Meta's renewable energy portfolio.
Zelestra, formerly known as Solarpack before a June 2024 rebrand, is expanding its US presence with multi-technology renewable solutions. The company maintains US headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and has approximately 6.6 GW of renewable energy projects under development across the United States.
Backed by investment fund EQT with €270 billion in assets under management, Zelestra operates as a vertically integrated renewable energy developer specializing in large-scale project development, construction, and operation.
Meta's renewable energy procurement strategy reflects broader industry trends as hyperscale operators secure long-term power contracts to meet sustainability commitments and stabilize energy costs. The company's expanding portfolio positions it among corporate leaders in renewable energy adoption for data center operations.
