Google data centers, ERCOT grid to benefit from massive solar project

Timothy Malcolm | Source: Chron | Posted 10/21/2024

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The tech giant is investing $1 billion in Texas. The town of Buckholts, about 150 miles northwest of Houston and 70 miles north of Austin, is home to fewer than 400 people. But as of this week, it's where a massive, 1.3-million-module solar energy complex will be powering Google data centers.

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The town of Buckholts in Texas will be home to a massive solar energy complex that will power Google data centers. SB Energy Global announced the completion of the Orion I, II, and III solar projects, collectively known as the "Orion Solar Belt," marking a significant step towards clean energy production in the region.

The solar farms are expected to generate 875 megawatts of energy, primarily supplying power to Google facilities, including data centers in Ellis County, south of Dallas. The investment by Google in a power purchase agreement with SB Energy underscores the tech giant's commitment to utilizing carbon-free energy sources, with the project contributing to both local economies and sustainable energy goals.

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