Oct 31 (Reuters) - Engie has signed a deal

with Facebook owner Meta Platforms ( META ) for the U.S. social

media group to buy 100% of the output from its U.S. Sypert solar

power plant, the French utility said on Thursday.

The plant is expected to start operating in late 2025, Engie

said.

"Once operational, it will add to the existing Engie

portfolio of around 8 GW of renewable projects including solar,

wind and battery storage in operation or construction across

North America," the company added.