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Biggest deal ever: Google expands its green empire with mega acquisition of offshore wind energy

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 07/02/2024 às 22:08
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Google signs largest offshore wind energy deal ever seen, exceeding 400MW of capacity in two wind farms

Google has just completed its largest offshore wind energy deal, acquiring 478 megawatts (MW) from two new wind farms, HKN V and HKW VI, located off the coast of the Netherlands. This wind power acquisition was made from Crosswind & Ecowende Consortia, joint ventures between Shell and Dutch utility Eneco, marking a significant step for the company in the field of renewable energies.

This acquisition is part of Google's efforts to green its energy supply with wind power and achieve its climate goals. The company is committed to matching every hour of electricity used with an hour of clean energy production, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Global expansion and ambitious goals

In addition to the deal in the Netherlands, Google also announced a smaller renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for Italy, Poland and Belgium, expanding its global presence in the renewable energy sector. The company is seeking clean energy solutions across all networks where it operates, aiming to operate on carbon-free energy 24 hours a day by 2030.

A report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) points out that growth in clean energy production over the next two years in the United States will be led by solar and wind. Solar energy generation projects are expected to increase production by 75% by 2025, while wind energy is expected to grow by 11%. The forecast is that wind energy will remain stable at 156 GW in 2024. This data reflects the trend of growth and consolidation of renewable energy in the global energy scenario.

Google and its relationship with sustainable energy

Google has stood out for its commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The company has been actively looking for ways to reduce its carbon footprint and promote the use of clean energy in its operations.

One of Google's main strategies in this regard is investment in renewable energy projects, such as the acquisition of offshore wind energy mentioned previously. In addition, the company has also signed renewable energy purchase contracts (CAEs) in different countries, seeking increase your clean energy production capacity in its global operations.

Google has set ambitious goals related to renewable energy, such as the goal of matching every hour of electricity used with an hour of clean energy production. The company also aims to operate on carbon-free energy 24 hours a day by 2030, which demonstrates its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Ferrari
Ferrari
24/01/2025 19:18

Brazil has this wealth and this potential, and we just need to end the grants and other assistance and allow the people to work honestly and competently without political interference. We are the greatest in the world and we need to wake up.

Roberta Souza

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