Meta Signs 850 MW Clean Energy Deal Across Three States

Meta is bringing 850 megawatts of new solar and battery storage capacity online across Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi, enough clean electricity to power roughly 170,000 homes. The Facebook and Instagram parent company signed the massive power purchase agreements with renewable energy producer DESRI in May 2026, cementing its position as the world's hungriest corporate buyer of clean energy.

The deal includes 500 megawatts in Oklahoma, 200 megawatts in Texas, and 150 megawatts in Mississippi. These projects will feed clean electricity directly into the grids that power Meta's energy-hungry data centers, which process billions of photos, videos, and messages every single day.

Meta topped all other companies globally in 2025 by contracting over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy in just one year. That's more electricity capacity than some small countries use, and it's all part of the company's ambitious goal to hit net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030 while matching 100% of its operations with renewable power.

The partnership between Meta and DESRI now spans nine states and totals roughly 2,575 megawatts of solar and battery storage projects. Amanda Yang, Meta's Head of Clean and Renewable Energy, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting communities where they operate through these large-scale investments.

The Ripple Effect

These aren't just big numbers on a corporate sustainability report. Rural communities across Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi will see significant economic benefits from hosting these solar farms and battery installations.

Construction jobs, ongoing maintenance positions, and tax revenue from these projects pump money into local economies that often lack major employers. Small towns gain stable income streams that fund schools, roads, and emergency services for decades.

When the world's largest tech companies invest in renewable energy at this scale, they also drive down costs for everyone else. Their massive purchasing power helps solar and battery technology become more affordable, making clean energy accessible to smaller businesses and homeowners.

Every megawatt of solar capacity built today is one less megawatt that needs to come from fossil fuels tomorrow, creating cleaner air and healthier communities for millions of Americans.

As data centers continue multiplying to power our digital lives, seeing tech giants take responsibility for their energy footprint shows that economic growth and environmental progress can move forward together.