1000 Mile solar is a utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project under development in Yoakum County, Texas, led by US renewables developer Longroad Energy. It is designed to deliver 400 MWdc (300 MWac) of clean electricity into the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid. Financial close for the project was achieved in September 2025, and construction is underway with commercial operations expected in 2026. 1000 Mile solar also marks Longroad’s first major clean project in the SPP region and its seventh renewable installation in Texas.

A long-term offtake arrangement with Meta will see the entire energy output directed (via an Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement) to support the tech company’s drive to power data center operations with 100 % clean energy. This also continues to reinforce large corporate procurement of renewables to meet clean energy commitments in the US. The facility will also use US-manufactured First Solar Series 7 photovoltaic modules. 1000 Mile solar project is also expected to employ over 400 workers at peak construction, while also reducing regional CO2 emissions by an estimated 475,000 metric tons annually. The project will also be contributing to the local tax revenue pool at Yoakum.

Meta-Backed 400 MW 1000 Mile Solar Project Advances in Yoakum, Texas

Reported September 16, 2025 – Longroad Energy, a U.S.-based renewable energy developer, is advancing the 1000 Mile Solar project, a 400 MWdc (300 MWac) facility in Yoakum County, Texas. The project operates under a long-term Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement with Meta, covering its full output. Once online, it will deliver power to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid and continue supporting Meta’s commitment to 100% renewable energy for its data centers. The tech company is also making Texas an anchor states for its decarbonization efforts after signing a power supply deal with Skull Creek solar project in Anderson County.

Building on this partnership, Meta has also broken ground on a new $1.5B data center in El Paso, Texas. The facility will be one of the largest of its kind and is designed to operate on 100% renewable energy, further advancing Meta’s commitment to sustainable growth and AI-driven innovation across the state. It will rank as one of the largest solar projects in Texas currently underway.

Financing and Stakeholders

Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. has committed tax equity financing, while Societe Generale and CIBC led the debt financing with participation from ANZ, Barclays, and KeyBank. According to CEO Paul Gaynor, the 1000 Mile Solar Project is Longroad’s first project in the SPP region and its seventh in Texas, bringing its total utility-scale capacity there to 2.1 GW across ERCOT, MISO and SPP.

Technology and Construction

1000 Mile Solar Project is Longroad’s fifth Texas solar facility using First Solar’s American-made Series 7 modules. SOLV Energy serves as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, with more than 400 workers expected on-site at peak construction. Nextracker will supply its new 75-degree stow smart trackers. Longroad Energy Services, with support from Northstar Energy Management, will oversee long-term operations and maintenance.

Environmental and Community Impact

The project is projected to cut regional emissions by about 475,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent per year—over 20% higher carbon abatement than comparable U.S. solar projects, according to REsurety. It is also expected to contribute more than $18 million in tax revenue to local jurisdictions over its lifetime.

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy has developed or acquired more than 6 GW of renewable projects across the U.S. and currently manages 6.1 GW of wind, solar, and storage assets for itself and third parties. The company mid 2025 commissioned the Sun Streams 4 Solar plus storage that is now powering 12000 homes in Arizona.

1000 Mile Solar Project Factsheet

Location: Yoakum County, Texas

Capacity: 400 MWdc (300 MWac)

Commercial Operation: Expected 2026

Offtake Partner: Meta (Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement)

Grid Connection: Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Modules: First Solar Series 7 (U.S.-made)

EPC Contractor: SOLV Energy

Tracker Technology: Nextracker with 75-degree stow

Peak Construction Jobs: 400

Annual Emissions Reduction: 475,000 metric tons CO₂e

Local Tax Revenue: $18+ million over project life

Financing Partners: Morgan Stanley Renewables (tax equity); Societe Generale, CIBC, ANZ, Barclays, KeyBank (debt)