Dutch energy group Eneco has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Google into Belgium through a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The deal involves the supply of wind energy to the tech company’s data centre operating in the country. The electricity will be sourced from three wind farms located in Belgium, with a combined capacity of 54 megawatts (MW).
Expanding cross-border energy partnerships
Eneco and Google have worked together for more than a decade on renewable energy supply projects in the Netherlands. In Eemshaven, in the province of Groningen, Google already powers its infrastructure using wind energy generated onshore, on the IJsselmeer lake and in the North Sea. The new agreement in Belgium marks the first expansion of this energy strategy into another European country.
The Belgian data centre is a key asset for Google’s regional operations, including cloud services, email, artificial intelligence and its search engine. During a Belgian trade mission to California led by Princess Astrid, the company announced plans to expand the facility in Belgium.
Energy investments linked to continuity targets
Google has stated its ambition to operate on carbon-free energy, 24/7, by 2030. To support this goal, the company is signing local agreements to reduce dependence on conventional grid power. These investments aim to secure energy supply for its critical sites while meeting rising operational demands.
The deal with Eneco will enable direct supply to the Belgian facility from local sources, though the duration and value of the contract have not been disclosed. This approach is part of Google’s broader strategy to boost energy resilience through partner providers in the regions where its data centres are located.
