Google announced the tech company signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for wind energy in the Netherlands.

The PPA with Shell marks the first time a corporate PPA has extended the lifespan of an offshore wind farm. This agreement will extend the lifespan of the Netherlands’ first offshore wind farm by at least four years beyond its original decommissioning date, according to a statement.

Google purchased 100% of the wind farm’s 108-megawatt capacity, which enabled Shell to pursue permit extensions and invest in crucial upgrades, preventing the premature loss of valuable clean energy. This initiative helps keep existing carbon-free energy resources on the grid that would otherwise have retired.

To date, Google has supported over 1 gigawatt of clean energy generation capacity in the Netherlands through PPAs. This investment in offshore wind reflects the company’s  broader commitment to a carbon-free future.