Google is stepping up its game in the race to build massive data centers by sealing a deal worth over $3 billion to procure carbon-free hydropower from Brookfield Asset Management’s company, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners.
The Deal
The agreement includes 20-year power purchase contracts totaling $3 billion for 670 megawatts of capacity from two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania. This deal is part of a larger framework that allows Google to acquire up to 3 gigawatts of capacity.
The Demand for Power
Tech giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft are seeking sustainable power sources for their expanding data centers, which are crucial for driving the AI tools fueling the tech sector’s growth.
Renewable Energy
Aside from meeting power demands, renewable energy presents an opportunity for companies to work towards their net-zero emission targets. The collaboration with Brookfield will ensure a clean energy supply in the region where Google operates.
Renewing their commitment to sustainability, Google and its peers are investing in renewable energy sources like hydropower, setting the stage for a greener future in the tech industry.
