Cypress Creek Renewables and Meta sign 396MWac renewable energy agreement in Texas
Feb. 26, 2025 – Cypress Creek Renewables and Meta have signed a landmark Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreement (EAPA) that will enable Cypress Creek to construct a 505MWdc solar facility in Texas. This agreement supports Meta’s goal to match its operations with 100 percent clean and renewable energy.
The new 505MWdc (396MWac) solar facility, Hanson Solar, will be owned and operated by Cypress Creek in Coleman County, Texas. Once operational, the project will deliver electricity to the ERCOT grid, contributing to grid reliability while supporting Meta’s clean energy commitments.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Meta and provide them with the clean energy needed to support their data center operations and sustainability goals,” Sarah Slusser, CEO of Cypress Creek Renewables, said. “Hanson Solar represents a transformative milestone for our company, strengthening our growth, enhancing energy independence, and driving millions of dollars in economic benefits for our host community.”
Hanson Solar is expected to provide more than $80 million in local tax revenue and create more than 300 jobs during construction.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Cypress Creek Renewables to bring solar energy to the grid in Texas – and support our operations in the region with clean and renewable energy,” said Urvi Parekh, Head of Global Energy at Meta. “We look forward to this project becoming operational.”
Construction of Hanson Solar is scheduled to begin later this year, with operations expected to commence in 2027.
About Cypress Creek Energy
Cypress Creek Energy is a U.S. independent power producer and developer of energy infrastructure designed to meet the nation’s rapidly growing demand for reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity. Built on more than a decade of experience developing, financing, owning, and operating energy assets, the company delivers integrated solar, storage, and firm capacity solutions that serve utilities, communities, and large-load customers.
Cypress Creek believes energy infrastructure should create lasting value beyond generating affordable, sustainable electricity. Through responsible development, long-term ownership, and meaningful community partnerships, the company is committed to strengthening the places where it lives, works, and builds. Since inception, Cypress Creek has commercialized 19 GW of projects and today has more than 6.8 GW of assets operating or under construction, along with a 19 GW development pipeline. Through Cypress Creek Solutions, its in-house operations and maintenance platform, their experienced team manages more than 8.6 GW of energy assets for both Cypress Creek and third-party owners across 24 states.