- TotalEnergies and Google signed a 15-year PPA for 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity.
- The Montpelier solar farm in Ohio is connected to the PJM grid system.
- Data centers accounted for almost 3% of global energy demand in 2024.
- TotalEnergies is deploying a 10 GW renewable portfolio in the U.S.
Agreement Overview
TotalEnergies and Google have entered into a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity from TotalEnergies’ Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. This facility is connected to the PJM grid system, the largest in the United States, and will support Google's data center operations in Ohio.
Strategic Alignment
The agreement aligns with Google's strategy to introduce carbon-free energy to the grid systems where they operate. It also supports TotalEnergies' goal to provide tailored energy solutions for data centers, which accounted for nearly 3% of global energy demand in 2024.
Infrastructure and Economic Impact
Strengthening the grid with reliable and clean energy is crucial for supporting digital infrastructure. This collaboration is expected to aid in powering Google's data centers and contribute to Ohio's economic growth.
TotalEnergies' U.S. Portfolio
TotalEnergies is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in the United States, deploying 10 GW of projects, including onshore solar, wind, and battery storage. This includes 1 GW in the PJM market and 4 GW in the ERCOT market in Texas.
