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Tech Giant, Google Advances in Diversifying Renewable Sources by Signing Its First Offshore Wind Energy Purchase Agreement in Asia, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Energy Innovation.
Google has just signed its first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) focused on offshore wind energy in Taiwan, marking another significant step in its global sustainability strategy.
The tech giant signed the agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), an investment company specializing in energy infrastructure, to acquire energy generated by the Fengmiao 1 project, a 495 MW wind farm located approximately 35 kilometers off the coast of Taichung in the central region of the country.
This contract symbolizes an important milestone for Google’s actions in the renewable energy sector, expanding its energy matrix in Asia with more diversified and complementary technologies.
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Although details about the contracted capacity and the duration of the PPA have yet to be disclosed, the move reinforces the company’s commitment to powering its data centers and operations with 100% clean energy.
Offshore Wind Energy Drives Google’s Energy Transition
According to Giorgio Fortunato, head of clean energy and energy for Asia-Pacific at Google, the new agreement represents an evolution in the company’s renewable portfolio:
“What makes this [PPA] even more fascinating is how offshore wind will complement our solar and geothermal projects in our portfolio, creating a mix of clean energy technologies working together to meet our energy demands all the time.”
The initiative integrates into a series of strategic investments by the company in clean energy in the region, showing a clear focus on technological diversification — including solar, geothermal, and now, offshore wind sources.
Fengmiao 1 Project Attracts Billion-Dollar Investments
The Fengmiao 1 project achieved financial close in March 2025, after the CIP’s Copenhagen Infrastructure V fund secured robust financing of US$ 3.1 billion (approximately R$ 18 billion), made possible by 27 international and Taiwanese banks.
Part of this amount includes guarantees from four export credit agencies and the National Credit Guarantee Administration of Taiwan.
This is the first project from the so-called Round 3.1 of offshore wind energy auctions promoted by the Taiwanese government to advance to the construction phase, with commercial operations expected to begin by the end of 2027.
CIP Strengthens Regional Presence with Multiple Contracts
In addition to Google, the Fengmiao 1 wind farm is also tied to long-term contracts (PPAs) with six other local and international companies.
Among the buyers are major names such as MediaTek, Sino American Silicon Products, and telecommunications operator Far EasTone Telecommunications.
The Fengmiao project is CIP’s third in Taiwan. The company previously delivered the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farm, with 600 MW, in May 2024, and the Zhing Neng park, with 300 MW, in September of the same year.
Google Expands Investment in Renewable Sources in Taiwan
The signing of the contract with CIP follows closely after another significant move by Google in the country. The week prior, the company also signed a 10 MW geothermal PPA with Baseload Capital — its first corporate agreement of this kind, which also includes a direct investment in the company.
In October 2024, Google announced a strategic partnership with BlackRock aimed at developing 1 GW of solar projects in Taiwan. The initiative aims not only to supply the company’s operations but also to ensure clean energy for its local suppliers and semiconductor manufacturers.
With these actions, Google reaffirms its leadership role in the global race for sustainable energy solutions. The new offshore wind energy contract reinforces its ambition to operate with carbon-free energy 24 hours a day, every day, by 2030.
Information from Data Center Dynamics
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