EDP Renewables breaks ground on Meta-backed 250 MW Cypress Knee Solar in Arkansas
By Eve
EDP Renewables North America began construction on the 250 MW Cypress Knee Solar project in Chicot County, Arkansas, on November 4, with completion expected by 2028. The project is expected to bring several hundred construction jobs and an estimated $25 million in county revenue over its lifetime, and Meta has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for its output. It is the third deal between Meta and EDPR NA, taking their combined capacity to 545 MW, and the report notes Meta is also backing new gas plants to meet rising power demand.
Why it matters
Large corporate buyers are locking in long-term renewable supply while also backing gas, which shows how hard it is to match demand with clean power around the clock. For CPOs and procurement teams, this signals continued competition for grid capacity and generation, and the importance of local community benefits in getting projects built.
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- “Meta-backed 250 MW solar farm breaks ground in Arkansas”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
- Updated
- 6 November 2026
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