- RWE’s Rabbit’s Foot Solar project to create nearly 200 construction jobs, generate $50 million in tax revenues over 40 years
- It is the fourth power purchase agreement signed between RWE and Meta since 2024
RWE and Meta have announced a new long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-megawatt (MWac) Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas.
The Rabbit’s Foot project in Bowie County, Texas, began onsite construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot will support Meta’s goal of matching its operations with 100 percent clean energy. The Rabbit’s Foot Solar project is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2027.
This new corporate PPA with Meta further strengthens the growing partnership between the two companies. RWE and Meta have previously signed PPAs for projects totaling 574 megawatts (MW), including the 274 MW Emily Solar project in Illinois, the 100 MW Lafitte Solar project in Louisiana, and the 200 MW Waterloo Solar facility in Texas. With Rabbit’s Foot Solar, the two companies now have agreements totaling 872 MW signed over the last two years.
Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer, RWE Americas: 'Our partnership with Meta continues to grow as we work together to deliver reliable power that supports their energy commitments. This agreement for the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project demonstrates how collaboration can drive meaningful economic growth and community benefits. By investing in Bowie County, we’re not only creating approximately 200 local construction jobs, but also generating substantial long-term tax revenue that will help support schools, technical education programs, emergency services, and critical road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the community.'
Amanda Yang, Head of Clean and Renewable Energy, Meta: 'Through our continued partnership with RWE, the Rabbit’s Foot Solar project will bring new generation to the Texas grid while creating local jobs and delivering lasting economic benefits to Bowie County. We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with RWE with our expanded portfolio.'
Economic and Community Benefits of Rabbit’s Foot Solar Project
The Rabbit’s Foot project is expected to create nearly 200 local construction jobs and generate $50 million in long-term tax revenues over 40 years for Bowie County, the DeKalb Independent School District, Texarkana College, and Emergency District #6.
RWE in the US
In the US, RWE operates a diversified generation portfolio of roughly 13 GW across solar, onshore wind and battery storage in 27 states from coast to coast. By 2031, the company plans to invest €17 billion net – almost half of its planned global investment volume of €35 billion – to add 9 GW of new generation capacity, increasing its installed capacity in the US to 22 GW. In addition to expanding its wind, solar and battery storage footprint, RWE will also build out flexible generation, with a particular focus on adding flexible gas peaking capacity, further strengthening its existing US portfolio.
Source: RWE
