DESRI, Meta Expand Renewable Energy Partnership

DESRI and Meta have signed new power purchase agreements totaling 850 MW across Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi as part of a broader renewable energy partnership now exceeding 2.5 GW across nine U.S. states. The newly announced agreements include 500 MW in Oklahoma, 200 MW in Texas, and 150 MW in Mississippi. According to the companies, the expanded partnership supports development of additional solar and battery energy storage capacity intended to help meet growing electricity demand while adding new generation resources to regional power grids.

To date, DESRI and Meta have contracted approximately 2,575 MW of solar and battery storage projects across multiple U.S. markets. The projects are intended to support long-term renewable energy procurement and grid infrastructure expansion associated with continued growth in digital infrastructure, industrial electrification, and energy demand across the United States.

“Our energy infrastructure partnership with Meta now spans nine states and more than two and a half gigawatts across the country,” said Hy Martin, Chief Development Officer of DESRI. “These projects support Meta’s energy commitments and they will generate significant economic development for local rural economies across the country. Our relationship with large companies like Meta is a cornerstone of DESRI’s long-term strategy of delivering cost-effective, reliable energy projects to power the U.S. economy’s growth.”

“DESRI has been a valued partner as we work to bring new energy to grids across the United States. This expanded partnership — now spanning nine states — reflects our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate,” said Amanda Yang, Head of Clean and Renewable Energy at Meta.

In addition to the newly announced projects, the partnership portfolio also includes contracted renewable energy developments in Texas, Utah, New Mexico, and other states. DESRI stated that approximately 1,110 MW of the contracted projects are expected to begin construction during 2026.

The projects are expected to include both utility-scale solar generation and battery energy storage systems intended to support grid reliability, long-term renewable energy supply, and broader domestic energy infrastructure expansion.

Large-scale corporate renewable energy procurement agreements have continued growing across the United States as technology companies, industrial operators, and infrastructure providers seek long-term electricity supply strategies capable of supporting expanding operational demand while increasing access to renewable energy resources.

According to DESRI, the projects associated with the Meta partnership are also expected to contribute to local economic development through construction activity, long-term operations support, and regional workforce initiatives. The company stated that several projects include funding allocations supporting scholarships and educational initiatives focused on energy and STEM-related career development.

“Our DESRI team is proud to support the next generation of energy leaders through initiatives like the Virginia Clean Energy Community Leaders Scholarship program that will assist students in pursuing post-secondary education with a focus on energy and STEM,” added Hy Martin.

About DESRI

DESRI develops, acquires, owns, and operates renewable energy and energy storage assets throughout the United States. The company’s portfolio includes solar, wind, and battery storage projects involving utility-scale renewable energy generation and long-term contracted infrastructure assets. DESRI’s operating, construction, and development portfolio includes more than 80 renewable energy and storage projects representing over 12 GW of aggregate capacity across the United States. To learn more, please click here. 

About Meta

Meta develops digital communications and technology platforms supporting social networking, messaging, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and immersive computing technologies. The company operates large-scale global data center infrastructure and has continued expanding renewable energy procurement and energy infrastructure partnerships to support long-term operational growth and electricity demand across its digital platforms and AI infrastructure operations. For more information, please click here.

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