Hanwha Q CELLS, the solar division of Hanwha Solutions, signed a contract with US renewable energy developer Celestera Energy on the 6th to supply approximately 320,000 solar modules and provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Gibson County, Indiana. The electricity generated will be supplied to Meta under a power purchase agreement (PPA) between Celestera Energy and Meta. The project converts a former coal mining site into a renewable energy production hub, reflecting the growing demand from Big Tech companies for clean energy as data center and artificial intelligence expansion drives power consumption higher.
Hanwha Q CELLS Supplies 320,000 Modules for 200MW Indiana Solar Plant
The 200MW solar power plant can produce enough electricity to power approximately 36,000 US households for one year. Hanwha Q CELLS announced it will supply approximately 320,000 modules and handle the EPC work for the facility. The plant is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.
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Former Coal Mining Site Converted to Renewable Energy Hub
The project transforms a site previously used for coal mining into a renewable energy production base. The project name "Reclamation" reflects the restoration of industrial sites that have completed their development and utilization phases. Under the PPA between Celestera Energy and Meta, all electricity produced will be used by Meta.
Big Tech Companies Drive 49% of Global Corporate Renewable Energy Purchases
Hanwha Q CELLS explained that renewable energy procurement demand from Big Tech companies is growing as power demand surges due to data center and artificial intelligence (AI) expansion. As of 2025, four Big Tech companies—Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—accounted for approximately 49% of global corporate renewable energy purchases.
Hanwha Q CELLS Strengthens US Manufacturing and EPC Capabilities
Hanwha Q CELLS completed the "Solar Hub," North America's largest integrated solar manufacturing facility, in Georgia in June. The company is strengthening its integrated solution supply capabilities encompassing manufacturing, finance, and EPC within the US market. Chris Hodrick, Head of Hanwha Q CELLS EPC Division, stated, "Based on our manufacturing capabilities in the US and proven EPC execution abilities, we will support global Big Tech companies in achieving their clean energy goals."
FAQ
What did Hanwha Q CELLS announce on the 6th?
Hanwha Q CELLS announced on the 6th that it signed a contract with US renewable energy developer Celestera Energy to supply approximately 320,000 solar modules and provide EPC services for a 200MW solar power plant in Gibson County, Indiana. The electricity produced will be supplied to Meta under a PPA.
When will the Indiana solar power plant be completed?
The 200MW solar power plant in Gibson County, Indiana is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The facility will convert a former coal mining site into a renewable energy production hub.
How much of global corporate renewable energy purchases do Big Tech companies account for?
As of 2025, four Big Tech companies—Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—accounted for approximately 49% of global corporate renewable energy purchases, driven by surging power demand from data center and AI expansion.
