Why it matters
The strategic read
Shows Meta adding dispatchable renewable power close to data-center load, not just generic renewable-credit matching. The Cowboy Project pairs a large solar build with a long-duration battery system under a utility large-load tariff, giving Meta another named power lane as its AI data-center footprint expands.
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What was disclosed
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Enbridge announced the first phase of the Cowboy Project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to support Meta data-center operations.
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The project combines 365 MW of solar generation with a 200 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system.
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Enbridge says the Cowboy Project expands its Meta partnership to approximately 1.6 GW of contracted capacity across North America.
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The broader Enbridge-Meta portfolio includes Clear Fork Solar at 600 MW, Easter Wind at 152 MW, and Cone Wind at 300 MW in Texas.
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Enbridge expects to invest approximately US$1.2B to construct the Cowboy solar facility and BESS.
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The project is expected to enter service by the end of 2027.
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Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power will use its Large Power Contract Service tariff to serve the large-load customer while providing ratepayer protections.
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What is known—and what is not
Primary company announcement; PPA/tolling prices, full utility tariff implementation, battery dispatch terms, data-center load allocation, interconnection details, financing documents, and EPC contracts are not public.