- 1.9 MW Total System Size
- 2,300 Tons Annual CO2 Avoided
- 3 Million kWh Annual Energy Production
- 240,000 Gallons Annual Gasoline Avoided
Meta Platforms Achieves Cost and Carbon Reductions With Multi-Site Solar Installation
Meta Platforms, Inc. — the parent company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has long been recognized as a global leader in technology and innovation. With billions of users worldwide, Meta is committed to advancing sustainability across its operations and reducing its environmental impact.
Integrating Solar Solutions Within Complex Facilities
Meta Platforms faced the challenge of deploying clean energy solutions across its high-profile California campuses, including its iconic headquarters in Menlo Park and an additional facility in Newark. The company needed to integrate solar technology within complex, multi-use environments, such as parking garages and rooftops, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and minimizing disruption to daily operations. Meta also required a partner who could deliver on a tight installation timeline and ensure that the new systems would provide both reliable power and meaningful reductions in carbon emissions.
Custom Solar Carport and Rooftop Installations
INSTALLATION TYPES
- Rooftop Solar
- Solar Carport
INSTALLATION SIZE
- 1.9 MW across 2 sites
LOCATIONS
- Menlo Park, CA
- Newark, CA
ANNUAL ENERGY PRODUCTION
3 Million kWh
INCENTIVE
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Option R Tariff
PowerFlex partnered with Meta Platforms to design and install 1.9 megawatts (MW) worth of solar energy system across two California sites: a solar carport at Meta’s Menlo Park headquarters and a rooftop system at its Newark facility. The Menlo Park carport not only generates clean electricity but also provides valuable shade and protection for vehicles on the top level of the parking garage. Working within Meta’s tight installation window, PowerFlex ensured the project was completed safely, on time, and with minimal disruption to campus activities. The integrated solar systems now deliver nearly 3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually, helping Meta avoid 4.6 million pounds of CO₂ emissions and 240,000 gallons of gasoline each year, while supporting the company’s ambitious sustainability goals.
Significant Financial Returns
With PowerFlex’s help, Meta leveraged the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Option R Tariff, a rate-based solar incentive that reduces the company’s electricity bills by eliminating on-peak and mid-peak demand charges. This is on top of the bill savings Meta already sees by offsetting its utility usage with the solar energy it generates on site. Meta also took advantage of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which provides additional relief in the form of a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction equal to a certain percentage of total system cost.
