Google has finalized a major renewable energy deal with TotalEnergies to secure 1 GW of solar power for its Texas-based data centers. The agreement involves the purchase of 28 TWh of electricity over a 15-year term, sourced from two massive solar projects currently under development. As the demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges, this partnership underscores Google’s commitment to scaling its carbon-free energy capacity. The projects, Wichita and Mustang Creek, are expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026, strengthening the local grid’s reliability and sustainability.
In a move to bolster its renewable energy portfolio, Google has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) with TotalEnergies for a combined 1 GW of solar capacity. This deal is designed to support the tech giant’s expanding data center operations in Texas by providing approximately 28 TWh of clean electricity over the next 15 years. The power will be generated by two major solar projects: the 805 MW Wichita facility and the 195 MW Mustang Creek farm.
Both solar installations are currently in the development phase and are slated to come online during the latter half of 2026. According to Marc-Antoine Pignon, Head of Renewables for TotalEnergies in the US, these contracts represent the largest renewable electricity volume the company has ever signed in the United States. He noted that the partnership addresses critical challenges regarding land availability and power supply for energy-intensive data centers by leveraging large-scale colocation opportunities.
This latest agreement follows a significant trend in Google’s procurement strategy. Earlier this year, the company entered into PPAs with Clearway Energy Group—in which TotalEnergies holds a 50% stake—for 1.2 GW of carbon-free capacity across Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia. Will Conkling, Google’s Director of Clean Energy and Power, emphasized that the collaboration with TotalEnergies will inject essential generation capacity into the local system, benefiting the broader region with more affordable and reliable electricity.
The surge in artificial intelligence development has significantly increased the energy requirements for global technology firms. To meet this demand, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, recently moved to acquire Intersect Energy for $4.75 billion. Intersect specializes in infrastructure that integrates data centers directly with dedicated gas and renewable energy sources, highlighting Google’s multifaceted approach to securing its future energy needs while meeting sustainability goals.