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TotalEnergies and Google Forge 1 GW Solar Deal

2/10/2026

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Summary

TotalEnergies Supplies Solar

TotalEnergies has secured two power purchase agreements with Google LLC to supply 1 gigawatt of solar energy to Google's Texas data centers, creating hundreds of jobs and generating tax revenue for local communities.
The deals will deliver 28 terawatt-hours of electricity over 15 years from the Wichita Solar Farm (805 megawatts) and Mustang Creek Solar Farm (195 megawatts).
Construction will begin in Q2 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Energy Policy Act of 2005, signed by President George W. Bush on August 8, aimed to address energy challenges by promoting renewable sources and increasing ethanol production. This legislation led to a 50% rise in renewable energy output by 2015, benefiting companies like TotalEnergies and Google. Recent solar agreements in Texas underscore the ongoing commitment to sustainable energy and its potential economic benefits.

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TotalEnergies Supplies Solar

TotalEnergies has secured two power purchase agreements with Google LLC to supply 1 gigawatt of solar energy to Google's Texas data centers, creating hundreds of jobs and generating tax revenue for local communities.
The deals will deliver 28 terawatt-hours of electricity over 15 years from the Wichita Solar Farm (805 megawatts) and Mustang Creek Solar Farm (195 megawatts).
Construction will begin in Q2 2026.

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