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Google has signed a long-term solar energy agreement aimed at supporting its growing data center operations in Oklahoma, marking another step in the company’s broader renewable energy strategy.

The agreement involves a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with renewable energy developer Enlight Renewable Energy through its U.S. subsidiary, Clēnera Holdings. Under the deal, Google will receive 200 MWac of solar power generated by the Solstice solar project in LeFlore County, Oklahoma.

The Solstice project is planned as a 250 MWdc solar installation and is expected to begin construction in 2028, with commercial operations targeted for 2029. A future expansion phase is also expected to add approximately 800 MWh of battery energy storage capacity.

The electricity produced by the facility will supply power to Google’s regional data center operations through the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), one of the fastest-growing electricity markets in the United States. The region has experienced rising energy demand driven by data center expansion, industrial growth, and increasing electrification.

The agreement reflects the growing role of renewable energy procurement among large technology companies seeking to support expanding artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure while reducing carbon emissions. Google has continued increasing investments in renewable energy projects tied to its data center footprint across the U.S., including several recent solar agreements in Oklahoma and Texas.

According to Google, the company recently announced a $9 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in Oklahoma, where it has operated data center facilities since 2007. The company said renewable energy agreements are intended to help strengthen grid reliability while supporting local economic development.

The Solstice agreement also represents the first U.S. commercial customer power purchase agreement for Enlight Renewable Energy. The company said the project has completed a system impact study and is expected to receive full interconnection approval later this year.

Source: nacleanenergy.com