Clearway will deliver carbon-free energy to local grids to support Google’s data centers in SPP, ERCOT, and PJM for up to 20 years Source: Clearway Energy Group Clearway Energy Group (Clearway) announced the 2025 execution of three new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google totaling 1.17 GW of carbon-free energy projects located in Missouri,Continue reading “Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States”
Category Archives: Data Centers and AI
ENGIE and Meta Expand Power Purchase Agreements to More Than 1.3 GW in U.S With Addition of New 600 MW Solar Project
Meta will contract 100% of ENGIE’s largest solar project to date, increasing their total collaboration to more than 1.3 GW, supporting the acceleration of digital infrastructure From ENGIE North America: https://www.engie-na.com/engie-and-meta-expand-ppa-to-more-than-1-3-gw/ ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced that it has entered into additional Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Meta that will increase the overall scale of the commercial relationshipContinue reading “ENGIE and Meta Expand Power Purchase Agreements to More Than 1.3 GW in U.S With Addition of New 600 MW Solar Project”
Clearway Announces New High-Performance Computing Data Center Colocated with Texas Wind Farm
Clearway’s 122 MW Elbow Creek wind project to host new data center From Clearway Energy Group: https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/press-releases/clearway-announces-new-high-performance-computing-data-center-colocated-with-texas-wind-farm/ Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) announced that a new high-performance computing data center is co-located at its Elbow Creek wind farm in Howard County, Texas. The first phase of the data center was energized this year, and the secondContinue reading “Clearway Announces New High-Performance Computing Data Center Colocated with Texas Wind Farm”
AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas
Agreements Bolster AES’ Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers From The AES Corporation The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced on May 21that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta’s data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power PoolContinue reading “AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas”
LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google
Significant solar portfolio strengthens LRE’s leadership in renewable energy, supports the increasing demand for energy and furthers energy independence From Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115123798/en/LRE-Announces-Over-700-MWac-of-New-Solar-Projects-in-Oklahoma-Supported-by-Long-Term-Agreements-with-Google LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading American renewable energy company, today announced over 700-megawatt alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchaseContinue reading “LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google”
Southeastern States Dominate “2024 Deals of the Year Awards” from Business Facilities Magazine
Again, the availability of affordable, reliable, clean energy plays a leading role as companies make their site selections. Business Facilities Magazine has released its 2024 Deals of the Year Awards. Business Facilities has unveiled its 2024 Deal of the Year Awards, spotlighting major corporate investments that promise significant economic impact across various U.S. regions. In several cases,Continue reading “Southeastern States Dominate “2024 Deals of the Year Awards” from Business Facilities Magazine”
Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation
Collaboration accelerates the evolution of data center development and power provision, reducing costs, increasing reliability, and supporting local economic development. New ~$800M funding round led by TPG and Google will accelerate partnership’s development. Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) announced today a strategic partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate (“TPG”) to provide scaled renewable powerContinue reading “Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation”
APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center
Jeff Clark, Advanced Power Alliance CEO, statement on Meta’s announced investment in Northeast Louisiana: “The announcement of Meta’s groundbreaking $10 billion hyperscaler data center investment is a tremendous victory for Richland Parish, Northeast Louisiana, and the entire state. Diversification is key to economic resilience and this project further transforms the Louisiana economy and better positionsContinue reading “APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center”
Meta Selects Entergy, Northeast Louisiana for Site of New $10B Hyperscaler Data center
Governor Jeff Landry Calls Investment ‘A New Chapter’ for State From Entergy: https://www.entergynewsroom.com/news/meta-selects-northeast-louisiana-as-site-10-billion-data-center/ Richland Parish, Louisiana – Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced it will build a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque ruralContinue reading “Meta Selects Entergy, Northeast Louisiana for Site of New $10B Hyperscaler Data center”
Data Centers and EV Expansion Create Around 300 TWh Increase in US Electricity Demand by 2030
Press Release From Rystad Energy: https://www.rystadenergy.com/news/data-and-ev-create-300-twh-increase-us Total US electricity demand has remained relatively stable at around 4,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) since 2010, but as electrification accelerates, that’s about to change. The build-out of data centers and more widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to ramp up electricity demand in the US in the comingContinue reading “Data Centers and EV Expansion Create Around 300 TWh Increase in US Electricity Demand by 2030”