One company is building a massive 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta

Zelestra announced a new 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta on May 15, 2024, expanding their existing partnership. This significant renewable energy development is primarily located in Texas, a state experiencing substantial growth in solar capacity. The expansion is driven by Meta's increasing electricity demands as the company continues to scale its operations and data center infrastructure across the United States. Zelestra, a renewable energy developer, is responsible for the construction and management of these solar projects. The partnership between Meta and Zelestra aims to support Meta's commitment to powering its global operations with 100% renewable energy. This latest project represents a substantial addition to Meta's renewable energy portfolio, underscoring the tech industry's growing reliance on and investment in large-scale solar power to meet its energy needs. The scale of the portfolio, 1.4 GW, is sufficient to power hundreds of thousands of homes.