Google is partnering with renewable developer Intersect Power and investment fund TPG Rise Climate to build gigawatts of renewable power, battery storage, and grid upgrades to power its data centers.
The investment in renewable power will amount to $20 billion, with Intersect financing the first project.
The project aims to match 1 gigawatt-scale data center with equivalent amounts of wind, solar, and battery storage.
The phased approach is expected to be operational by 2026 and fully completed by 2027, putting pressure on nuclear power startups with longer timelines.