McCarthy Building Companies are acting as lead EPC contractor to oversee construction of both projects, which were both enabled through long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Meta. Zelestra and Meta have PPAs for seven projects, aggregating 1.2 GWdc, helping Meta’s efforts to add new generation to the grid and to continue matching their operations with 100 percent clean and renewable energy.
Construction began at both sites in January 2026, with full commercial operation anticipated by the end of 2027. Together, the projects will support more than 400 local jobs and generate approximately $20 million in local spending. In total, 704,000 bifacial modules will be installed across 2400 acres.
“Following our rapid growth in 2025, Zelestra’s expansion in the US energy landscape continues to accelerate in 2026” said Phil North, Zelestra’s US CEO. “Echols Grove and Cedar Range are two major projects in our partnership with Meta, which will see 1.2 GW of new clean energy capacity online in the US soon. We are pleased to be supporting local jobs and local supply chain companies, and we are delighted to have McCarthy onboard to help ensure the projects are delivered safely, on-time and on budget for our customer.”
Zelestra is advancing its position in the US energy landscape with innovative, multi-technology solutions tailored to the evolving needs of hyperscalers and other corporate partners. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company is developing a robust portfolio of approximately 15 GW of renewable energy projects across key markets. In February 2026, BloombergNEF ranked Zelestra as one of the top 10 sellers of PPAs to corporate customers in the US.
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