Enbridge sanctioned Cowboy Phase 1, a 365 MW solar facility and a 135 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), expandable up to 200 MW, under long-term agreements to support a global technology company's operations in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Deal Analysis
Enbridge's sanctioning of the Cowboy Phase 1 project, a 365 MW solar facility coupled with a 135 MW (expandable to 200 MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), represents a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure. The project, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is underpinned by long-term agreements to supply power to a global technology company, Meta Platforms, Inc. This development highlights the increasing demand for renewable energy to power data centers and other energy-intensive operations, driven by corporate sustainability goals. Canadian Wind Power Corp. is also involved as a developer.
The Cowboy Phase 1 project is notable for its scale, the involvement of a major energy infrastructure player like Enbridge, and the commitment from a large technology company to procure renewable energy. The integration of battery storage alongside solar generation is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses the intermittency challenges associated with solar power and enhances grid stability. This project signals a growing trend towards hybrid renewable energy solutions that can provide reliable and dispatchable power to large consumers.
- 365 MW solar facility and 135 MW (expandable to 200 MW) BESS project
- Long-term agreements with Meta Platforms, Inc. to power their operations
- Involvement of Enbridge, a leading North American energy infrastructure company
- Project located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The battery energy storage system (BESS) is expandable up to 200 MW. "the batteries will be supplied and maintained by Tesla."
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Deal Size
Sanctioned Cowboy Phase 1, a 365 MW solar facility and a 135 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), expandable up to 200 MW, under long-term agreements to support a global technology company's operations in Cheyenne, Wyoming , for US$1.2 billion
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Capacity
Cowboy Phase 1 is a 365 MW solar project and a 135 MW battery energy storage system, expandable up to 200 MW, in Wyoming
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Location
in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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PPA Details
will deliver the power generated from the project to a global technology company under a long-term power purchase agreement.
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Announcement
February 13, 2026
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COD
Enbridge expects to invest US$1.2 billion to construct both the Cowboy solar facility and the BESS, both of which are expected to enter service by the end of 2027.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Enbridge Inc.
developer
"Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today reported fourth quarter 2025 financial results, reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance and provided a quarterly business update."
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Tesla
seller
"the batteries will be supplied and maintained by Tesla."
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta)
buyer
"Sanctioned Easter, a 152 MW onshore wind project in Amarillo, Texas supporting Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta)'s data center operations under a long-term power purchase agreement, for US$0.4 billion"
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Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power (CLFP)
buyer
"Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power (CLFP), through Wyoming's Large Power Contract Service (LPCS) tariff, will deliver the power generated from the project to a global technology company under a long-term power purchase agreement."
high quality
Enriched Feb 19, 2026
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