Silicon Ranch, is partnering with Columbia-based Central Electric Power Cooperative to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm for Meta. The facility will provide renewable power to Meta’s first South Carolina data center, currently under construction in the Sage Mill Industrial Park near Graniteville. It follows the trend whre MEta is partnering with energy developers to power its dat centers currently under development. Entergy Louisiana is developing three natural gas-powered turbine generators capable of producing 2,250 megawatts to power Meta’s data center coming up in Louisiana.
Strengthening Relationships and Expanding Capacity
The Orangeburg County solar project will be the fourth collaboration between Silicon Ranch and Central, which provides energy to 19 distribution cooperatives across South Carolina. It also represents the 18th partnership between Silicon Ranch and Meta, adding to more than 1,500 MW of renewable capacity and over $2.5 billion in investments across four states to support Meta’s operations.
Silicon Ranch is one of the largest developers of Solar energy in the country with over 3GW of installed capacity.
Investment and Local Benefits
With an investment exceeding $100 million, the solar facility is expected to generate more than $8 million in tax revenues, supporting local schools, infrastructure, and other community priorities. The land will be managed through Silicon Ranch’s Regenerative Energy® program, which integrates pollinator-friendly vegetation and diverse grasses to improve land health beneath and around the solar panels.
U.S.-Made Energy Infrastructure
The Silicon Solar farm project reflects Silicon Ranch’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing, with nearly all equipment sourced domestically. This strengthens American supply chains, creates jobs, and drives economic growth.
Power Supply Agreement
Silicon Ranch will finance, build, own, and operate the Solar Farm in coordination with Santee Cooper, the system balancing authority. Central Electric will purchase the power as part of its statewide energy portfolio, benefiting all 19 member cooperatives. Aiken Electric Cooperative, one of Central’s members, will directly serve Meta’s new facility. Meta will receive all renewable energy credits associated with the project.
Silicon Ranch Solar Farm Project Factsheet
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Capacity: 100 MW solar farm
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Location: Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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Partners: Silicon Ranch, Central Electric Power Cooperative, Aiken Electric Cooperative, Meta
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Investment: Over $100 million
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Tax Benefits: $8+ million in new revenues for local schools & infrastructure
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Equipment: Nearly all U.S.-made
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Jobs & Development: Supports American manufacturing & local economic growth
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Land Stewardship: Managed under Regenerative Energy® program
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Renewable Energy Credits: All allocated to Meta
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Expected Online: 2027 (alongside Meta’s data center in Graniteville)
