Google Locks In 1GW Solar Power to Fuel Texas Data Centers

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Rendy Andriyanto

Feb 9, 2026

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Google Locks In 1GW Solar Power to Fuel Texas Data Centers

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Gotrade News - Google just secured a massive 1 gigawatt of solar power for their Texas data centers. This strategic play comes via two long-term power purchase agreements with energy giant TotalEnergies.

The project will tap into resources from TotalEnergies' Wichita and Mustang Creek sites. According to a report by reNews, construction on both facilities is slated to kick off in the second quarter of 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Google signed a 15-year contract for 28 terawatt-hours of power supply.

  • Construction on the solar plants is set to begin in Q2 2026.

  • This move shores up grid stability for critical data center operations.

This deal is projected to pump out 28 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity over the next 15 years. It marks the largest renewable energy contract TotalEnergies has ever signed in the United States.

Crucial for Grid Stability

Google's Director of Clean Energy, Will Conkling, flagged grid stability as a top priority for their expansion. This added capacity ensures a reliable supply to handle the region's operational demands.

This trend of locking down green energy isn't unique to Google; major players like Amazon and Microsoft are making similar moves. TotalEnergies itself has built a hefty portfolio of tech clients to support global decarbonization goals.

This aggressive push signals that tech infrastructure is gearing up for the massive compute workloads of the future. For investors, it’s a green light on the sustainability of big tech's data center operations.

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