Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp parent company Meta has invested in 650 megawatts (MW) of solar energy to power its data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) operations with clean electricity. The recently signed agreement moves the tech giant closer to its renewable energy goals by tapping into solar power.
Meta signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with American energy company AES to source solar energy for its rapidly expanding data center operations in Kansas and Texas. These facilities, which also support Meta’s AI workloads, have become increasingly energy intensive due to the rapid growth of cloud services and AI adoption, making them a growing contributor to global energy demand and carbon emissions.
In fact, some large tech companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, consume enough electricity to rival the energy use of certain nations. When powered primarily by fossil fuels, these operations risk turning the tech industry into one of the world’s largest polluters, on par with carbon-heavy sectors like cement and steel production.
The new solar deal with AES will allow Meta to continue scaling its AI and data services while minimizing its environmental footprint. The agreement underscores the rising demand for renewable power among major tech firms as they draw more electricity from the grid to support energy-hungry AI models and digital infrastructure.
Under the PPA, AES will develop two solar-only projects for Meta, delivering 250 MW of solar energy from Kansas and 400 MW from Texas. Meta will use the electricity to power its data centers and artificial intelligence initiatives. Since solar power is intermittent by nature, Meta may need to invest in energy storage to ensure a consistent, 24/7 supply of low-cost and reliable power.
AES expects the solar projects to begin operations within the next two to three years, with the contract between the two companies expected to last 15 to 20 years. Long-term deals like this help major tech firms meet sustainability goals while offering renewable energy developers the long-term stability needed to finance and build clean energy infrastructure.
AES CEO Andrés Gluski said the company is well-positioned to support tech firms like Meta that are scaling AI innovation, thanks to its ability to deliver low-cost electricity with short development timelines. Meta’s Global Head of Energy, Urvi Parekh, added that the company is excited to work with AES to advance energy solutions that align with Meta’s commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy.
As large tech companies like Meta gradually switch to green energy for their operations, combined with the increasing electrification of the transport sector through the innovations of firms like Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN), there is hope that the world could eventually reach carbon neutrality.
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