Meta and Sunraycer Partner for Texas Solar Projects

Sunraycer Renewables LLC, a leading clean energy development company, today announced the signing of two Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) with Meta Platforms, Inc. The deals represent a significant milestone for Sunraycer's solar developments, with Meta agreeing to buy 100% of the Environmental Attributes from two of the largest future solar facilities in Texas: the Gaia Solar project in Navarro County and the Midpoint Solar project in Hill County.

This strategic partnership reflects the dedication of Sunraycer and Meta to clean energy progress. Meta's investment is central to the development and activation of these two utility-scale solar facilities, the first to progress in Sunraycer's larger 4 GWac solar and battery energy pipeline.

The Midpoint Solar project, located near Blum, Texas, is poised to contribute significantly to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The plant will have a capacity of 127 MWdc / 97.5 MWac and will be ready to begin commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2025. Concurrently, the Gaia Solar project, located near Kerens, Texas, will contribute 184 MWdc / 143 MWac of power to the ERCOT grid with commercial readiness hoped for by the end of Q4 2025.

Commenting on the partnership, Sunraycer CEO David Lillefloren highlighted the significance of the partnership with Meta. "This partnership with Meta reflects our dedication to providing high-quality, utility-scale solar projects that propel the shift to clean energy," he stated. "We are honored to contribute to ERCOT's energy diversification initiatives, while assisting Meta in achieving its aggressive sustainability objectives."

Sunraycer's deal with Meta is not only a milestone in the company's project pipeline but also a reflection of its growing role in the renewable energy industry. The company continues to expand its network of partners, working with new financing institutions, equipment suppliers, and other clean energy developers. Central to its growth strategy is the Accelerant Program – a vehicle under which Sunraycer partners with smaller developers by providing them with customized capital solutions and access to institutional operations and maintenance (O&M), energy management, and generation management services.

This program offers smaller developers greater assurance and flexibility, and it represents a feasible alternative to developing with incumbent utility companies. Through this means, the Accelerant Program has been crucial in Sunraycer's expansion, particularly in the industrial power business, such as data center owners, who more and more turn to trusted and sustainable energy providers.

On behalf of Meta, Urvi Parekh, Global Head of Energy, expressed the tech giant’s enthusiasm for the partnership. “We’re excited to support Sunraycer’s efforts to bring two solar projects to the grid in Texas,” Parekh stated. “These projects will support our goals to match our operations with 100% clean and renewable energy.”

Meta has been dedicated to environmental responsibility and the shift toward renewable energy for many years. The company's investment in environmental attributes is part of its overall sustainability strategy, which will equate its worldwide operations to 100% renewable energy. Partnerships like this with Sunraycer enable Meta to actively be involved in the creation of new renewable energy initiatives while making sure its data centers and other infrastructure are powered by clean energy.

The implementation of these EAPAs is an indication of the increasing trend by large companies to invest in environmental qualities and clean energy development. Environmental qualities, such as renewable energy credits (RECs) and carbon offsets, are an important vehicle through which companies such as Meta are able to signal their commitment to sustainable operations while facilitating the development of clean energy infrastructure.

Sunraycer, with its forward-thinking design and emphasis on strategic alliances, is poised to continue to be at the forefront of large-scale renewable energy project development. Midpoint and Gaia solar plants are not just vital additions to Texas's renewable energy portfolio but also a powerful indication of the way technology businesses and energy developers can collaborate together to drive the clean energy transformation.

Legal advice on Sunraycer during the implementation of the EAPAs was offered by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, which is a highly regarded law firm with expertise in the energy and infrastructure marketplace.

With the world increasingly turning to the need for switching to renewable energy sources, alliances such as that of Sunraycer and Meta are a model for effective, forward-looking cooperation. With both the Midpoint and Gaia projects set to come online by the end of 2025, Texas will be able to reap a significant boost to its grid stability and environmental objectives—fueled by innovation, collaboration, and green energy.