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Meta Buys Texas Solar Power While Data Centers Run on Gas
Original: Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas
Meta has announced a large solar purchase agreement in Texas as it continues expanding the energy supply for its AI and data infrastructure. However, the company is also powering some of its data centers with natural gas, drawing attention to the gap between its renewable energy commitments and its actual fuel mix.
Why now: Critics and observers are highlighting the contradiction between Meta's green energy announcements and its continued reliance on fossil fuels for data centers.
Evidence
- Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas · Inside Climate News
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