TotalEnergies has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Google for the delivery of 1.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) of certified solar electricity over a 15-year period. The power will be sourced from TotalEnergies’ Montpelier solar project located in Ohio. The facility is connected to the PJM Interconnection grid, one of the largest and most integrated power systems in the United States.
A project targeting data centre energy demand
The Montpelier site is nearing completion. The electricity generated will power Google’s local data centres, supporting the growing energy requirements of digital infrastructure. In 2024, data centres accounted for nearly 3% of global energy demand, according to TotalEnergies. This segment has become strategic for energy suppliers, especially in North America where technology firms seek long-term, low-emission supply solutions.
Google stated that the agreement aligns with its strategy to power its infrastructure with carbon-free electricity at the locations where they operate. Local sourcing is expected to help integrate new capacity into the regional grid while enhancing energy stability, particularly in an industrial state like Ohio.
TotalEnergies expands its renewable footprint in the US
TotalEnergies is currently developing a 10-gigawatt (GW) portfolio of renewable and storage projects across the United States. This includes 1 GW in the PJM market zone, which covers Ohio, and 4 GW in the ERCOT market in Texas. The company stated these assets are designed to meet rising industrial demand while ensuring a targeted 12% profitability in its power division.
The agreement with Google follows several similar deals TotalEnergies has secured with major companies. These include Amazon, Merck, LyondellBasell, Microsoft, Orange, Sasol, Saint-Gobain, Air Liquide, STMicroelectronics, and Data4. These initiatives aim to secure long-term energy volumes to support digital and industrial expansion across various regions.
