Editor's note: We're looking back at the top trending energy transition news from the first half of August. Enbridge and Meta strike a deal, a Houston startup raises pre-seed funds, an innovative recycling support center breaks ground, and more. Here are the five most-read stories on EnergyCapitalHTX from August 1-15: 1. Enbridge's new Texas solar project to power Meta data centers Construction is underway on a new 600-megawatt solar project in Texas that will supply renewable energy to Meta ...| Energy Capital
Construction is underway on a new 600-megawatt solar project in Texas that will supply renewable energy to Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Facebook, Instagram and other tech platforms. Calgary-based Enbridge Inc., whose gas transmission and midstream operations are based in Houston, announced that Meta has agreed to purchase 100 percent of the power generated by its new $900 million solar project known as Clear Fork. The clean energy developed at Clear Fork will be used to support Meta’s ...| Energy Capital