Enbridge is developing the Cowboy Project, a 365-MW solar and battery energy storage project in Wyoming to support Meta’s data center operations. The first phase of the Cowboy Project being built near Cheyenne, Wyoming, expands Enbridge’s partnership with Meta, which now totals approximately 1.6 GW of contracted capacity across North America.
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“The first phase of the Cowboy Project builds on our strong and growing relationship with Meta and reflects Enbridge’s disciplined approach to expanding our power portfolio,” said Allen Capps, Enbridge’s senior VP of corporate strategy and president of its power business. “By integrating utility-scale solar with battery storage, we’re delivering reliable, scalable energy solutions that support Meta’s data center operations while strengthening grid performance.”
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power (CLFP) will deliver the project’s power to Meta under Wyoming’s Large Power Contract Service (LPCS) tariff. The tariff is for large-load customers, letting the utility provide market and renewable energy options to data centers without impact on retail rates.
“We’re committed to supporting projects that add new energy to the grid while strengthening reliability in our data center communities,” said Amanda Yang, head of clean and renewable energy, Meta. “In partnership with Enbridge and Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power, the Cowboy Project’s 1600-MWh battery system paired with 365 MW of solar, will deliver flexible, reliable power that benefits the broader grid, including our data center operations.”
The BESS capacity is contracted under a long-term, battery tolling agreement with CLFP under the same LPCS tariff. Tesla will supply and service the batteries.
The first phase of the Cowboy Project is a part of Enbridge’s broader power portfolio supporting Meta, including Clear Fork Solar (600 MW), Easter Wind (152 MW) and Cone Wind (300 MW), which are all located in Texas. Enbridge expects to invest $1.2 billion to construct this project, which is expected to enter service by the end of 2027.
Meta has been procuring renewable energy from a series of under development solar and energy storage projects, trying to meet energy demands from new data centers. Earlier this month, Meta signed a power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables on the 250-MW Cypress Knee Solar project in Arkansas.
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