TotalEnergies signs major solar agreements with Google
TotalEnergies' stock rose by 3.28% as it reached a 52-week high amid positive market conditions.
The company has signed two long-term Power Purchase Agreements with Google to deliver 1 GW of solar capacity, expected to provide 28 TWh of renewable electricity over 15 years for data centers in Texas. This marks the largest renewable PPA signed by TotalEnergies in the U.S., reflecting its strategic focus on renewable energy solutions. The solar projects will generate power from TotalEnergies' Wichita and Mustang Creek sites, with construction slated to begin in Q2 2026, anticipated to create several hundred jobs during the construction phase.
This agreement not only enhances Google's power supply capabilities but also supports its decarbonization goals, further solidifying TotalEnergies' competitive position in the global energy market.
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