New partners team up in support of Meta's first S.C. data center

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Silicon Ranch and Central Electric Power Cooperative are teaming up to further the development of Meta’s first data center in South Carolina. The two will partner to build a 100-megawatt solar farm in Orangeburg. This will be the fourth collaborative project between the two companies.

“As Meta progresses construction on our data center in South Carolina, we are pleased to join our new utility partners Central and Aiken Electric Cooperative and our long-term trusted partner Silicon Ranch to announce this project together,” said Urvi Parekh, Head of Global Energy at Meta. “We’re grateful to Central for supporting our energy goals in South Carolina and thrilled to expand our relationship with Silicon Ranch, who shares our commitment to have a positive impact in the communities where we locate.”

Silicon Ranch will be responsible for building and operating the 100-megawatt solar farm, while Central will purchase the energy. The farm and the data center are both expected to come online in 2027. The initial facility investment is expected to be $100 million with an anticipated tax revenue of $8 million.

“Domestic infrastructure and access to energy are among the most critical factors for economic development, and Silicon Ranch is pleased to partner with Central to help deliver the power generation that Meta requires in support of its significant investment in South Carolina,” said Reagan Farr, Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Ranch. “We’re honored by the confidence and trust that Meta continues to place in our team to execute on their behalf and grateful to be part of this compelling journey with them while also expanding our meaningful relationship with Central with this additional investment in the state.”