Google proposes Xcel Energy deal to fund wind, solar and batteries for Minnesota data center
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Google proposes a deal with Xcel Energy to fund 1,400 megawatts of wind, 200 megawatts of solar and 300 megawatts of battery storage for its 780-megawatt Pine Island, Minnesota, data center, CNBC reports.
Google says the added capacity exceeds the data center's needs because wind and solar do not generate power at all times.
Under the proposed agreement, Google would help pay for the added capacity and keep paying even if it does not use all of the power. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission must approve the agreement before it takes effect. Under the proposal, Google would pay for at least 75% of its contracted capacity and owe up to eight years of minimum demand charges if it terminates early.
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AIGoogle proposes a deal with Xcel Energy to fund 1,400 megawatts of wind, 200 megawatts of solar and 300 megawatts of battery storage for its 780-megawatt Pine Island, Minnesota, data center. Google says the additions exceed the data center's capacity because wind and solar do not generate power at all times. Under the agreement, which is pending approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Google would pay for at least 75% of its contracted capacity and owe up to eight years of minimum demand charges if it terminates early.
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