AES, Meta Sign PPAs for 650 MW of Solar Power in Kansas and Texas

Darrell Proctor | Source: Power | Posted 05/22/2025

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The deal announced May 21 is for 650 MW of generation from solar projects that AES is bringing online in Texas and Kansas, serving the Southwest Power Pool market.

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AES Corp. has announced two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta for a total of 650 MW of solar power generation in Texas and Kansas. This partnership aims to support Meta's data centers and its sustainability goals by providing reliable and affordable renewable energy. AES President and CEO Andrés Gluski emphasized the company's commitment to delivering energy solutions that facilitate rapid deployment and cost efficiency, positioning AES as a preferred partner for tech companies focused on innovation.

Meta's Global Head of Energy, Urvi Parekh, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting that these solar projects will contribute to Meta's objective of achieving 100% clean and renewable energy. Additionally, the projects are expected to generate significant economic benefits for local communities, including the creation of hundreds of construction jobs and millions in tax revenue to support local schools and counties. AES continues to expand its footprint in the renewable energy sector, with a substantial backlog of signed PPAs and a robust pipeline of future projects.

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