VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera· ·2 min read
Meta Taps Tesla for 365 MW Wyoming Solar and Battery Project
Meta has partnered with Enbridge on the first phase of the Cowboy Project, a 365 MW solar farm and 200 MW/1,600 MWh Tesla battery system near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to supply its data centers. The initiative supports Meta's renewable energy commitments while addressing grid reliability challenges from AI-driven data center demand growth.
Source:Teslarati
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Meta has partnered with Canadian energy infrastructure company Enbridge on a significant renewable energy project that will use battery technology from Tesla. The initiative, announced this week, is located near Cheyenne, Wyoming, and forms the first phase of the companies' joint Cowboy Project.
The project consists of a 365-megawatt solar farm paired with a 200 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system. Tesla is supplying the batteries for the installation, which are valued at roughly $200 million. Once operational, the facility will deliver power to Meta's regional data centers through Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power under Wyoming’s Large Power Contract Service tariff.
The project consists of a 365-megawatt solar farm paired with a 200 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system. Tesla is supplying the batteries for the installation, which are valued at roughly $200 million. Once operational, the facility will deliver power to Meta's regional data centers through Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power under Wyoming’s Large Power Contract Service tariff.
That tariff was originally developed in collaboration with Microsoft and Black Hills Energy. It is designed specifically for large loads such as data centers and ensures the renewable supply serves hyperscale customers without affecting retail electricity rates for other users.
The battery system will operate under a long-term tolling agreement. It will provide dispatchable capacity to enhance grid reliability, allowing the utility to access backup generation during periods of high demand. This setup addresses challenges of integrating large-scale renewables with the explosive growth of data center electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.
The Wyoming project builds on prior joint efforts between Enbridge and Meta in Texas, which include the 600 MW Clear Fork Solar, 152 MW Easter Wind, and 300 MW Cone Wind facilities. Combined with the new Wyoming initiative, the companies have partnered on roughly 1.6 gigawatts of solar, wind, and storage capacity.
Enbridge’s Allen Capps described the project as one of the larger utility-scale battery installations supporting U.S. data center operations and growth. The deal highlights intensifying demand for reliable, low-carbon power from technology giants, with Meta committing to renewable energy to support its data center expansion alongside peers including Microsoft and Google. The use of Tesla batteries adds a connection between the clean energy efforts of the two tech leaders as hyperscalers pursue strategic partnerships with traditional energy companies and advanced storage solutions to meet sustainability goals and reliability needs.
The battery system will operate under a long-term tolling agreement. It will provide dispatchable capacity to enhance grid reliability, allowing the utility to access backup generation during periods of high demand. This setup addresses challenges of integrating large-scale renewables with the explosive growth of data center electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.
The Wyoming project builds on prior joint efforts between Enbridge and Meta in Texas, which include the 600 MW Clear Fork Solar, 152 MW Easter Wind, and 300 MW Cone Wind facilities. Combined with the new Wyoming initiative, the companies have partnered on roughly 1.6 gigawatts of solar, wind, and storage capacity.
Enbridge’s Allen Capps described the project as one of the larger utility-scale battery installations supporting U.S. data center operations and growth. The deal highlights intensifying demand for reliable, low-carbon power from technology giants, with Meta committing to renewable energy to support its data center expansion alongside peers including Microsoft and Google. The use of Tesla batteries adds a connection between the clean energy efforts of the two tech leaders as hyperscalers pursue strategic partnerships with traditional energy companies and advanced storage solutions to meet sustainability goals and reliability needs.
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