Google pursues its zero carbon goal with Ørsted

Google signs an agreement to buy 150 MW of renewable energy generated by Ørsted's Helena wind farm for the next 15 years. The agreement is part of its commitment to operate all of its data centers and offices with zero carbon energy 24/7 by 2030.

Partagez:

Google has taken another significant step toward its 24/7 zero carbon energy goal by signing a power purchase agreement with Ørsted.

Helena Wind Farm: Google’s new energy source in Texas

As part of the agreement, Google will purchase 150 MW of renewable energy generated by the Helena Wind Farm for the next 15 years. This is the first agreement between Google and Ørsted in the United States and the second in the world.

The Helena Wind Farm, located in Bee County, Texas, was commissioned in mid-2022. It provides low-cost electricity to the South ERCOT service territory, enough to power approximately 90,000 homes. The project will contribute to Google’ s commitment to operate all of its data centers, cloud regions and offices with zero carbon energy 24/7 by 2030.

Sana Ouji, energy manager at Google, explains that “building a 24/7 zero-carbon energy portfolio requires mixing different resources to optimize hourly production, and that’s exactly what this project helps us achieve.” She adds, “We are excited to continue our partnership with Ørsted and add this wind project to our existing solar portfolio in ERCOT as we serve our customers from our Dallas cloud region.”

The Google-Ørsted partnership: an important step towards a green and sustainable economy

Google was the first company to set a 24/7 zero carbon energy goal. Many other organizations have since adopted similar commitments. The partnership with Ørsted will help Google achieve its zero carbon goal, while supporting local job creation and generating tax revenue for the community.

Monica Testa, head of origination at Ørsted Americas, says, “As a trusted partner in providing clean energy solutions to our customers, we are proud to support Google’s decarbonization goals on a regional and global scale.” She added that “Google’s leadership in renewable energy investment and commitment to moving toward 24/7 zero carbon energy by 2030 is a strong example for companies around the world, and we look forward to helping them achieve this ambition.”

Overall, the partnership between Google and Ørsted is a positive step towards a greener future and shows how companies can work together to achieve their sustainability goals while benefiting local communities

According to the 2025 report on global energy access, despite notable progress in renewable energy, insufficient targeted financing continues to hinder electricity and clean cooking access, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
While advanced economies maintain global energy leadership, China and the United States have significantly progressed in the security and sustainability of their energy systems, according to the World Economic Forum's annual report.
On the sidelines of the US–Africa summit in Luanda, Algiers and Luanda consolidate their energy collaboration to better exploit their oil, gas, and mining potential, targeting a common strategy in regional and international markets.
The UK's Climate Change Committee is urging the government to quickly reduce electricity costs to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps and electric vehicles, judged too slow to achieve the set climate targets.
The European Commission will extend until the end of 2030 an expanded state-aid framework, allowing capitals to fund low-carbon technologies and nuclear power to preserve competitiveness against China and the United States.
Japan's grid operator forecasts an energy shortfall of up to 89 GW by 2050 due to rising demand from semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence technologies.
Energy-intensive European industries will be eligible for temporary state aid to mitigate high electricity prices, according to a new regulatory framework proposed by the European Commission under the "Clean Industrial Deal."
Mauritius seeks international investors to swiftly build a floating power plant of around 100 MW, aiming to secure the national energy supply by January 2026 and address current production shortfalls.
Madrid announces immediate energy storage measures while Lisbon secures its electrical grid, responding to the historic outage that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula in late April.
Indonesia has unveiled its new national energy plan, projecting an increase of 69.5 GW in electricity capacity over ten years, largely funded by independent producers, to address rapidly rising domestic demand.
French Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher condemns the parliamentary moratorium on new renewable energy installations, warning of the potential loss of 150,000 industrial jobs and increased energy dependence on foreign countries.
The European battery regulation, fully effective from August 18, significantly alters industrial requirements related to electric cars and bicycles, imposing strict rules on recycling, supply chains, and transparency for companies.
The European Parliament calls on the Commission to strengthen energy infrastructure and accelerate the implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal to enhance the continent's energy flexibility and security amid increased market volatility.
The European Commission unveils an ambitious plan to modernize electricity grids and introduces the Clean Industrial Deal, mobilizing hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen the continent's industrial and energy autonomy.
In the United States, regulated electric grid operators hold a decisive advantage in connecting new data centres to the grid, now representing 134 GW of projects, according to a Wood Mackenzie report published on June 19.
The French National Assembly approves a specific target of 200 TWh renewable electricity production by 2030 within a legislative text extensively debated about the future national energy mix.
In 2024, US CO₂ emissions remain stable at 5.1bn tonnes, as the Trump administration prepares hydrocarbon-friendly energy policies, raising questions about the future evolution of the American market.
The early publication of France's energy decree triggers strong parliamentary reactions, as the government aims to rapidly secure investments in nuclear and other energy sectors.
Seven weeks after the major Iberian power outage, Spain identifies technical network failures, while the European Investment Bank approves major funding to strengthen the interconnection with France.
The European Union has announced a detailed schedule aiming to definitively halt Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, anticipating internal legal and commercial challenges to overcome.