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TotalEnergies Fuels Google's AI with Texas Solar Power
9 Feb
Summary
- French major TotalEnergies signed deals to power Google's data centers.
- Two Texas solar plants will start construction in the second quarter.
- This marks the largest renewable power purchase agreements for TotalEnergies in the U.S.
TotalEnergies has entered into two long-term agreements to provide solar power to Google's data centers located in Texas. These agreements, set to commence with construction in the second quarter of 2026, will deliver 1 gigawatt of capacity, amounting to 28 terawatt-hours of renewable energy over 15 years.
This initiative highlights TotalEnergies' commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio alongside its existing gas-fired power operations. The company's strategy focuses on deregulated markets, such as Texas's ERCOT market, where price volatility can offer favorable trading prospects.
According to Marc-Antoine Pignon, TotalEnergies' vice president for U.S. renewables, these deals constitute the largest volume of renewable power purchase agreements the company has ever finalized in the United States. Google's director of clean energy and power, Will Conkling, stated that the new generation capacity will enhance the local energy system, providing more affordable and dependable power for the region.
