Google signed an agreement to invest in and purchase renewable energy credits (RECs) from a portfolio of more than 600 megawatts (MW) of new solar and solar with storage projects.

The solar power is being developed by energyRe in South Carolina. This marks Google’s second collaboration with energyRe, which combined will enable over 1 GWac of new clean capacity to the grid.

The agreement supports the region’s energy needs with locally sourced renewable energy and Google’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. 

“Strengthening the grid by deploying more reliable and clean energy is crucial for supporting the digital infrastructure that businesses and individuals depend on,” said Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy, Google, in a statement. “Our collaboration with energyRe will help power our data centers and the broader economic growth of South Carolina.”

Google also recently signed over 700 MW of alternating current (MWac) renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Google signed the agreements with LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a renewable energy company.

These projects are strategically sited to support Google’s data center operations and leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). They will bolster the reliability of Oklahoma’s electric grid by adding renewable capacity that improves stability and diversifies the energy mix, while also supporting national energy independence.