Meta is working with Enbridge, which is creating the Cowboy Project, a 365-MW solar and battery energy storage project in Wyoming to support Meta’s data center operations. Construction is underway on the first phase of the Cowboy Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which builds on Enbridge’s relationship with Meta, which has now contracted for nearly 1.6 GW of capacity throughout North America.
“The first phase of the Cowboy Project is a reflection of Enbridge’s disciplined approach to growing our power portfolio and builds on our strong and growing relationship with Meta,”
said Allen Capps, Enbridge’s senior VP of corporate strategy and president of its power division.
“Combining utility-scale solar with battery storage, we are providing reliable, scalable energy solutions that power Meta’s data center operations while enhancing grid performance.”
Utility Partnership and Battery Integration
Cheyenne Light, Fuel, and Electricity (CLFP) will provide the project’s electricity to Meta under Wyoming’s Large Power Contract Service (LPCS) tariff. The tariff is intended for heavy load users and enables the utility to provide market and renewable energy choices to data centers without affecting retail prices.
“We’re proud to invest in projects that bring new energy to the grid and increase the reliability of our data center communities,”
said Amanda Yang, Meta’s Head of Clean and Renewable Energy.
“Together with Enbridge and Cheyenne Light, the Cowboy Project’s 1600-MWh battery system, coupled with 365 MW of solar, will supply flexible, stable electricity that helps the larger grid, including our data center operations.
The BESS capacity is contracted under a long-term battery tolling agreement with CLFP under the same LPCS price. Tesla will provide and maintain the batteries.
Broader Enbridge-Meta Portfolio and Timeline
The first phase of the Cowboy Project is part of Enbridge’s bigger power portfolio supporting Meta, which also includes Clear Fork Solar (600 MW), Easter Wind (152 MW), and Cone Wind (300 MW), all in Texas. Enbridge aims to spend $1.2 billion to build this project, which it expects to be in service by the end of 2027.
Meta has been buying renewable energy from a string of solar and energy storage projects under development to fulfill the power needs of future data centers. Earlier this month, Meta inked a power purchase deal with EDP Renewables for the 250-MW Cypress Knee Solar project in Arkansas.
