Google Commits $20 Billion to Renewable Energy for AI Data Centers

The initiative will co-locate clean energy plants with data centers, aiming to address rising energy demands and grid constraints driven by AI growth.

Google has partnered with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to build industrial parks combining data centers and renewable energy facilities in the U.S.
The $20 billion investment includes gigawatts of new wind, solar, and battery storage capacity, with the first phase expected to be operational by 2026 and fully complete by 2027.
Google will fund necessary grid upgrades to ensure the rapid deployment of these projects, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and alleviating strain on the power grid.
The partnership reflects growing concerns over the energy demands of AI, with data center electricity usage projected to grow 44.7% annually through 2027, potentially stressing existing power infrastructure.
This approach is designed to accelerate clean energy adoption, improve grid reliability, and support economic growth through job creation and infrastructure development.