Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has signed four new renewable energy agreements with clean energy developer Invenergy, adding a total of 791 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind power. The announcement, made on Thursday, underscores Meta’s deepening commitment to sustainable energy as it scales its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across the U.S.
Meta’s AI Growth Driving Clean Energy Demand
With the rise of AI technologies and high-performance data centres, Meta’s power consumption is increasing rapidly. The tech giant is actively pursuing partnerships with renewable energy providers to offset the carbon footprint of its expanding digital infrastructure.
The latest agreements follow a similar set of contracts signed last year with Invenergy, which totalled 760 MW of solar power. Combined, these partnerships now represent 1,800 MW of clean energy generation capacity—enough to power hundreds of thousands of homes.
New Projects Across Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas
The new solar and wind projects will be developed in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas, and the generated electricity will be delivered directly to local power grids. Meta will, however, receive the renewable energy certificates (RECs) associated with these projects to meet its sustainability goals.
Meta’s Broader Renewable Strategy
In addition to its agreements with Invenergy, Meta has been actively exploring a range of alternative energy sources, including:
- Geothermal power startups
- Large-scale solar projects across the U.S.
- Potential nuclear energy partnerships (currently in proposal stage)
These initiatives are part of Meta’s long-term goal to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy and maintain net-zero emissions across its data centres.
Undisclosed Financial Terms
While neither Meta nor Invenergy disclosed the financial terms of the latest deals, the scale of the agreements suggests significant investment in next-generation energy infrastructure to support Meta’s rapid technological expansion.
A Clean Energy Future for Big Tech
Meta’s continued investment in clean energy for data centres sets a benchmark for other tech companies aiming to build sustainable, AI-driven infrastructure. As data demands surge, so does the need for scalable, reliable, and environmentally responsible power sources.
