Google & energyRe Launch 600MW SC Solar Project
Slice of Energy Team
May 22, 2025
Key highlights
- Google signs deal with energyRe for 600MW of solar projects in South Carolina
- Second collaboration pushes joint clean energy impact to over 1 GWac
- Supports Google’s 2030 net-zero carbon emissions goal
- Projects include solar and solar-plus-storage developments
- Locally sourced power to meet regional and data center demand
Notable Quotes
“ Strengthening the grid by deploying more reliable and clean energy is crucial for supporting the digital infrastructure that businesses and individuals depend on. ”
Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy at Google
“ This agreement is a milestone in energyRe's mission to develop innovative and impactful clean energy solutions for the future. ”
Miguel Prado, CEO at energyRe
Why This Matters
This agreement underscores the accelerating momentum behind clean energy partnerships between leading tech firms and renewable developers. By supporting over 600MW of new solar and solar-with-storage projects in South Carolina, Google and energyRe are not only powering data centers but also enhancing the reliability and sustainability of the regional energy grid. The collaboration is a testament to the role of private sector investments in driving meaningful progress toward ambitious decarbonization goals, especially as energy demands rise with digital and economic growth.
