Google Signs 600MW Solar Energy Deal in South Carolina

Google has signed an energy deal to procure renewable energy credits (RECs) in South Carolina that allows Google to invest in and purchase RECs from a portfolio of more than 600 MW of new solar and solar with storage projects being developed by EnergyRe in South Carolina.

"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. “Our collaboration with EnergyRe will help power our data centers and the broader economic growth of South Carolina."

“This agreement is a milestone in EnergyRe’s mission to develop innovative and impactful clean energy solutions for the future,” added Miguel Prado, CEO of EnergyRe. “We’re honored to partner with Google to help advance their ambitious sustainability and decarbonization objectives while delivering dependable, locally sourced clean energy to meet growing energy demands.”