EnBW will supply Google with 100MW of electricity from its He Dreiht offshore wind farm in Germany under a 15-year power purchase agreement.
Peter Heydecker, EnBW board member for sustainable generation infrastructure, said the agreement sends a strong signal for the transformation of the energy market, while supporting Google’s sustainability ambitions and strengthening EnBW’s position in long-term energy solutions.
The deal contributes to Google’s goal of operating on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030, with hourly matching of consumption and clean generation on the same grid.
“This agreement with Google sends a strong signal for the transformation of the energy market. We are proud to support one of the world’s leading technology companies on its journey toward greater sustainability,” Heydecker said. “By delivering a customised PPA solution, EnBW is making a direct contribution to the decarbonisation of industry and the digital economy.”
He added: “With He Dreiht and our PPA with Google, we are demonstrating that large-scale, clean energy solutions are already a reality today. Together, we are helping to power innovation and progress with renewable energy – reliably and around the clock.”
Google said access to clean, reliable electricity is essential to underpin digital infrastructure and support growth in data-driven technologies, including artificial intelligence.
“Meeting the demand for AI infrastructure requires direct investment in the energy systems that make this technology possible,” said Adam Elman, director of sustainability EMEA at Google. “By contracting for new wind power from EnBW, we are bringing more clean energy online in Germany to power our operations, while accelerating the broader transition to a more sustainable electricity grid.”
He Dreiht is currently under construction in the German North Sea and will have 960MW of installed capacity once completed. Most of the project’s output has already been secured through long-term PPAs, with EnBW in discussions with additional potential offtakers.
