Meta to Tap Part of $650B AI Capex and Boost Hybrid Power Projects
Meta plans to contribute to a combined $650 billion AI capital expenditure in 2026, underscoring its heavy investment in generative AI development. The company is also accelerating on-site renewable energy projects—solar, wind and nuclear—and partnering on 100-hour batteries and power conversion technologies to support data center growth.
1. 2026 AI Capital Expenditure Commitment
Meta is slated to be part of the projected $650 billion in AI-related capital expenditures in 2026, reflecting its push into generative AI research, data infrastructure and hardware. The commitment underscores the company’s priority to maintain competitiveness against peers and drive growth from AI-driven services.
2. Data Center Energy Strategy
To alleviate grid power constraints, Meta has ramped up on-site renewable energy developments, including solar, wind and nuclear projects, and is piloting hybrid power facilities that blend on-site generation with grid connections. The company is also investing in emerging 100-hour battery storage and advanced power conversion startups to reduce data center delays and control energy costs.