Meta has signed a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with renewable energy developer RWE to offtake power from the under-development 298MW Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas.

The project is located in Bowie County, Texas. Construction commenced earlier this year, with commissioning expected by the end of 2027. According to Meta, the capacity generated by the project will support its goal of matching its operations with 100 percent clean energy.

“Our partnership with Meta continues to grow as we work together to deliver reliable power that supports their energy commitments. This agreement for the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project demonstrates how collaboration can drive meaningful economic growth and community benefits,” said Ingmar Ritzenhofen, chief commercial officer, RWE Americas.

“By investing in Bowie County, we’re not only creating approximately 200 local construction jobs, but also generating substantial long-term tax revenue that will help support schools, technical education programs, emergency services, and critical road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the community.”

Amanda Yang, head of Clean and Renewable Energy, Meta, added: “Through our continued partnership with RWE, the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project will bring new generation to the Texas grid while creating local jobs and delivering lasting economic benefits to Bowie County. We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with RWE with our expanded portfolio."

The PPA is the fourth between the two companies. Last March, the firms inked a 200MW solar PPA for power from a solar project in Bastrop County, Texas. Before this, in August 2024, the firms inked two PPAs totaling 374MW from projects in Illinois and Louisiana in August. The companies also previously signed a 150MW solar PPA in Tennessee in May 2021.

Meta currently has operational data center campuses in Fort Worth and Temple, Texas. It is currently developing a third in El Paso, slated for operations sometime in 2028.