Google has signed a pair of long-term agreements with French company TotalEnergies to secure 1 gigawatt of solar capacity in Texas, a move that highlights how the rapid growth of AI infrastructure is boosting investment in renewable energy sources.
Under the 15-year power purchase agreements, TotalEnergies will develop two utility-scale solar projects in Texas. The projects are located in Wichita, with planned capacity of 805 megawatts, and Mustang Creek, at 195 megawatts. Combined, the facilities will produce roughly 28 terawatt-hours of electricity over the contract term. Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
“Supporting a strong, stable, affordable grid is a top priority as we expand our infrastructure,” said Will Conkling, Director of Clean Energy and Power at Google. “Our agreement with TotalEnergies adds necessary new generation to the local system, boosting the amount of affordable and reliable power supply available to serve the entire region.”
Hyperscalers Favor Texas
The scale of the transaction makes it the largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) TotalEnergies has signed in the United States.
More significant, the deal also reflects a broader shift in how large technology companies procure electricity. Power purchase agreements, once primarily financial instruments to offset emissions, are increasingly functioning as anchors for new infrastructure development.
Texas has become a leading location for infrastructure development. Its abundant land, strong solar resources and competitive wholesale markets, particularly within ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s electric grid), have attracted hyperscale data center operators.
But at the same time, the state’s grid has faced mounting pressure from industrial expansion and extreme weather events. By committing to new build projects, Google is seeking to ensure that its rising electricity consumption does not simply draw from existing supply. The agreements are designed to bolster grid reliability and affordability as the company expands its infrastructure footprint.
The solar projects are also expected to generate local economic benefits. Construction will create several hundred jobs, and the facilities are projected to contribute tax revenue to surrounding communities over their operating lifetimes.
The agreements complement separate renewable contracts totaling 1.2 gigawatts recently secured by Clearway Energy, a California-based developer in which TotalEnergies holds a 50 percent stake. Those projects will serve Google facilities across multiple U.S. power markets.
A Leader in Renewables
For TotalEnergies, the deal fits into a broader strategy to supply customized energy solutions to large industrial and digital customers. The company has continued to expand its renewables portfolio even as some peers have slowed clean energy investment. In the US, TotalEnergies reports roughly 10 gigawatts of onshore solar, wind and battery storage capacity in operation, including approximately 5 gigawatts in Texas.
Globally, the company said it had more than 32 gigawatts of installed renewable generation capacity as of late 2025 and is targeting more than 100 terawatt-hours of net electricity production annually by 2030.
Google’s Focus on Clean Energy
For Google, the Texas agreements form part of an aggressive clean energy procurement strategy. The company has signed more than 170 renewable energy contracts worldwide since 2010 and has accelerated its pace in recent years to stay ahead of load growth driven by AI and cloud computing. Data center electricity consumption has risen sharply, yet Google claims progress in reducing associated emissions through renewable sourcing.
The TotalEnergies-Google partnership illustrates how electricity procurement has become a strategic consideration for tech vendors. In an era when AI infrastructure requires constant, high-load power, renewable supply is no longer simply an environmental commitment, but a necessary element of business strategy.
