Renewable energy developer Invenergy and Meta Platforms, the social media giant, have signed four new deals to supply 791 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind power to operate Meta’s data centers. This announcement comes as part of Meta’s efforts to meet the increasing power demand of its data centers, which are necessary for artificial intelligence technologies, using clean energy sources. The latest deals bring the total partnership between Invenergy and Meta to 1,850 MW, with Invenergy’s solar and wind projects in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas delivering electricity to the local grid.
Meta will receive the clean energy credits associated with the new generation capacity coming online, which will help the company offset its carbon footprint. This is not the first time Meta has made a significant investment in renewable energy. Last year, the company signed four contracts with Invenergy for 760 MW of solar electricity. Additionally, Meta has announced deals with several large solar projects and a geothermal startup, and is also exploring nuclear power options by seeking proposals from nuclear power developers.
The growing demand for data center capacity is driving the need for more power, and Meta is committed to meeting this demand using clean energy sources. The company’s investments in renewable energy are a step towards reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing its carbon footprint. Invenergy’s solar and wind projects will provide the necessary power to support Meta’s data centers, which are critical to the company’s operations.
The financial details of the deals between Invenergy and Meta were not disclosed. However, the partnership is a significant step forward in the company’s efforts to transition to clean energy. As the demand for data center capacity continues to grow, companies like Meta are looking for ways to power their operations sustainably. The partnership between Invenergy and Meta is a notable example of how companies can work together to reduce their environmental impact and promote the use of renewable energy. With a total partnership of 1,850 MW, Invenergy and Meta are setting a precedent for other companies to follow in their efforts to transition to clean energy.