Enbridge Launches $900M Solar Farm to Fuel Meta’s Clean Energy Goals
Legacy energy meets next-gen tech as Enbridge partners with Meta to power AI data centers with US$900 million Texas solar project

In a bold step that signals the evolving intersection of big tech and big energy, Enbridge Inc. is investing US$900 million in a solar power project in Texas designed to meet the colossal energy demands of Meta Platforms Inc. The Calgary-based pipeline giant, traditionally known for moving oil across North America, is now pushing further into renewables with a 600-megawatt development called the Clear Fork project, located near San Antonio. Construction has already begun, with completion targeted for the summer of 2027.
This is not just another solar installation. It is a strategic alliance between two corporate heavyweights from very different sectors. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has inked a long-term agreement to buy the full output from the solar farm. With data centers increasingly at the heart of the AI revolution, and with their massive electricity needs, Meta’s move reflects an urgent pivot toward renewable energy solutions that are as scalable as they are sustainable.
Matthew Akman, president of Enbridge’s power business, called the deal a reflection of growing demand from blue-chip tech firms. Clear Fork, he said, represents the next generation of renewable energy investment, one backed by financial muscle, deep supply chain logistics and proven construction capabilities. Akman emphasized the low-risk commercial model behind the project, noting that it is structured to deliver competitive returns without sacrificing environmental goals.
