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Enbridge has announced plans to develop a $1.2 billion solar and battery energy storage project in Wyoming to supply electricity to Meta’s data center operations under a long-term energy agreement.

The project, named the Cowboy Project, will include 365 MW of solar generation capacity and a 200 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). It is designed to provide dispatchable renewable power, improve grid reliability, and support integration of variable renewable energy into the regional electricity system.

According to the companies, the electricity will be delivered through Wyoming’s Large Power Contract Service (LPCS) tariff via Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power (CLFP), enabling large customers such as data centers to access market-based renewable energy without affecting retail electricity rates. The battery system will be supported under a long-term tolling agreement, with Tesla supplying and servicing the storage units.

Meta has positioned itself among the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally, with targets to match 100% of electricity use in its operations with renewable sources and to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2030.

The project is part of a broader portfolio of renewable energy developments supporting Meta, including multiple solar projects in Texas. Construction is expected to contribute to expanding contracted clean energy capacity across North America.

The Cowboy Project is scheduled to enter service by the end of 2027, subject to development and construction timelines.

Source: esgtoday.com