RWE and Meta have arranged a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-MWAC Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Northeast Texas.
Rabbit’s Foot began construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot will support Meta’s operations and expanding data center energy demands. The solar project is expected to begin commercial operation by the end of 2027.
RWE and Meta have previously signed PPAs for projects totaling 574 MW, including the 274-MW Emily Solar project (formerly County Run Solar) in Illinois, the 100-MW Lafitte Solar project in Louisiana and the 200-MW Waterloo Solar facility in Texas. With Rabbit’s Foot Solar, the two companies now have signed agreements totaling 872 MW during the last two years.
“Our partnership with Meta continues to grow as we work together to deliver reliable power that supports their energy commitments,” said Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer, RWE Americas. “This agreement for the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project demonstrates how collaboration can drive meaningful economic growth and community benefits. 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.”
Rabbit’s Foot is expected to generate more than $50 million in long-term tax revenues over 40 years for Bowie County, the DeKalb Independent School District, Texarkana College and Emergency District #6. RWE has 13 GW of energy projects in operation across 27 states, with plans to add 9 GW of net new capacity by 2031.
“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,” said Amanda Yang, head of clean and renewable energy, Meta.
On Tuesday, Zelestra announced that Meta was signing another 180-MW PPA on a solar project in Freestone, Texas.
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