Meta signs 144-MW solar PPA in Texas while powering data centers with gas

Meta agreed to purchase power from a new solar project in Texas, but the company continues to rely on natural gas to power some of its data centers, highlighting tensions in Big Tech's renewable energy commitments.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 9:10 AM PT · 1 article

Meta signs 144-MW solar PPA in Texas while powering data centers with gas — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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2h Inside Climate News Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas — Apex Clean Energy and Meta have entered into a power purchase agreement that allows the technology company to financially benefit from energy generated from a…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-30 (#17)

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