Key Takeaway
Meta is advancing its renewable energy commitment by establishing its first data center in South Carolina, powered by a 100MW solar farm in partnership with Silicon Ranch and Central Electric Power Cooperative. Located in Orangeburg County, this initiative will supply renewable energy to the new site at Sage Mill Industrial Park. Meta aims to source 100% of its energy from renewable resources, reinforcing its sustainability goals. Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy, expressed gratitude for the collaboration, highlighting the positive impact on local communities and the strengthened relationship with Silicon Ranch and utility partners.
Meta is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy by launching its first data centre in South Carolina, powered by a significant solar initiative in collaboration with Silicon Ranch and Central Electric Power Cooperative.
The 100MW solar farm, which will be constructed in Orangeburg County, is set to provide renewable energy to a new location within the Sage Mill Industrial Park near Graniteville.
Meta has committed to obtaining 100% of its energy from renewable sources. This partnership not only reinforces this pledge but also elevates Silicon Ranch’s position as a prominent independent solar developer and operator in the United States.
A transformative partnership
Urvi Parekh, Head of Global Energy at Meta, expresses enthusiasm for the agreement, stating: “As Meta moves forward with the construction of our data centre in South Carolina, we are excited to collaborate with our new utility partners, Central and Aiken Electric Cooperative, along with our long-standing trusted partner, Silicon Ranch, to announce this project together.
“We appreciate Central’s support for our energy objectives in South Carolina and are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Silicon Ranch, which shares our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where we operate.”
