Solar farms generating 724 MW in Oklahoma will power Google AI
Jan 15, 2025 - electrek.co
Leeward Renewable Energy has announced the development of a group of solar farms in Oklahoma, collectively generating 724 megawatts (MW) to power Google’s data center operations and artificial intelligence through long-term power purchase agreements. The projects include the 372-MW Mayes County Solar Portfolio, located near Google’s data center in Pryor, Oklahoma, and the Twelvemile Solar Projects in southern Oklahoma. These solar farms are expected to power over 865,000 homes annually and avoid over 3.7 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. The energy generated will be delivered to Oklahoma’s largest utility, Grand River Dam Authority, to provide clean energy to Google’s data center. The projects will create over 300 construction jobs and generate an estimated $76 million in tax revenue for Mayes County.
Google aims to power its facilities with carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030, and these power purchase agreements are part of its strategy to achieve this goal. The solar projects are expected to be operational by the end of the year, contributing to Google’s ambition and supporting Oklahoma’s grid. Additionally, the article mentions that the data center supply under construction in North America’s top markets has increased significantly, reaching a record 3.9 gigawatts of power.
Key takeaways:
A group of Oklahoma solar farms generating 724 MW will power Google's data center operations with long-term power purchase agreements.
The Mayes County Solar Portfolio, part of the project, is capable of powering over 865,000 homes annually and avoiding over 3.7 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.
The solar projects will create over 300 construction jobs and generate an estimated $76 million in tax revenue for Mayes County.
Google aims to power its facilities with carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030 through partnerships like the one with Grand River Dam Authority and Leeward Renewable Energy.
