Google and Brookfield have signed a major agreement to supply up to 3,000 MW of clean hydropower for Google’s data centers in the United States. This marks the largest deal of its kind ever signed globally.
The first contracts under this partnership involve two hydroelectric plants in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania – Holtwood and Safe Harbor. These plants will provide a total of 670 MW, with a combined value exceeding three billion dollars, according to Brookfield’s website.
The significance of this agreement lies in the long-term provision of environmentally friendly energy, which is particularly important for regions with a high concentration of data centers.
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In an era of rapid AI development, digitalization, and growing demand for data centers – which often require large amounts of electricity around the clock – energy from renewable and clean sources is becoming increasingly vital.
The contracts were signed for a 20-year period and are part of Google’s broader strategy to rely solely on carbon-free energy by 2030.
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