USA, Texas, Bowie County: RWE and Meta have signed a new long-term corporate power purchase agreement for electricity from the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas.
The 298 MWac solar project is located in Bowie County and began onsite construction earlier this year. Once operational, the electricity generated by Rabbit’s Foot Solar will support Meta’s goal of matching its operations with 100 % clean energy. Commercial operation is expected by the end of 2027.
The agreement is the fourth power purchase agreement signed between RWE and Meta since 2024. The companies have already agreed PPAs for three projects with a combined capacity of 574 MW: the 274 MW Emily Solar project in Illinois, the 100 MW Lafitte Solar project in Louisiana and the 200 MW Waterloo Solar facility in Texas.
With the Rabbit’s Foot Solar agreement, RWE and Meta now have PPAs covering a total of 872 MW over the past two years.
According to RWE, the project is expected to create nearly 200 local construction jobs and generate $50 M in long-term tax revenues over 40 years.
Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer, RWE Americas, said: “By investing in Bowie County, we are not only creating approximately 200 local construction jobs, but also generating substantial long-term tax revenue that will help support schools, technical education programs, emergency services, and critical road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the community.”
RWE said the project will bring economic and community benefits, including support for schools, technical education programmes, emergency services, road maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
Amanda Yang, Head of Clean and Renewable Energy, Meta, said: “Through our continued partnership with RWE, the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project will bring new generation to the Texas grid while creating local jobs and delivering lasting economic benefits to Bowie County. We are proud to deepen our collaboration with RWE with our expanded portfolio.”
Source: RWE
