- Meta is purchasing 200 megawatts of solar energy from Engie, adding to its 12+ gigawatt renewable power portfolio.
- Meta is also seeking proposals for nuclear power developers to provide 1 to 4 gigawatts of power by the early 2030s.
Meta has announced the acquisition of 200 megawatts of solar energy from multinational electric utility Engie, enhancing the tech giant’s already impressive 12-plus gigawatts renewable power portfolio.
The deal marks a continued push by Meta to increase its use of renewable energy as the company faces rising demand for power driven by the expansion of its data centers and artificial intelligence initiatives.
The news comes amid rapid growth in the AI sector, with many tech companies constructing new data centers at a swift pace to support the burgeoning needs of AI servers. Reports suggest that by 2027, half of all new AI servers could be underpowered, further fueling the energy demand. In response, Meta has made significant strides to meet this demand while reducing its environmental footprint.
Meta’s renewable energy investments are particularly focused in Texas, where the new solar farm will be located near one of the company’s existing data centers. Despite the solar push, Meta's expansion plans also include a new 2-gigawatt data center in Louisiana, which, according to reports, will be powered by natural gas.
While nuclear energy has been gaining attention recently, with companies like Google and Amazon entering agreements with nuclear startups for future power solutions, Meta has shown interest in nuclear as well. The company announced in December its search for nuclear power developers to provide 1 to 4 gigawatts of power by the early 2030s. Proposals for this initiative are due by February 7.
Edited by Harshajit Sarmah
