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Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities collaborate on DCFlex initiative

Partnership Data Center announced Mar 5, 2026
development
Stage
DCFlex
Project

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities are collaborating on EPRI's DCFlex initiative to demonstrate data center flexibility at nine global sites.

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Partner
Meta
company · 2 deals
Meta is a technology company focused on social technology, VR, AR, and AI. They are committed to building the future of human connection and making a positive impact.
NVIDIA
company · 5 deals
NVIDIA is a technology company specializing in accelerated computing, particularly in AI and digital twins. Their technologies are used across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing, with a focus on enabling sustainable computing through energy-efficient solutions.
Google
company · 8 deals
Google is active as both an offtaker and buyer, securing 7 verified deals, including nearly 1.2 GW of carbon-free energy via PPAs with Clearway. The company's clean energy investments span solar in Malaysia, offshore wind in Germany, and battery storage in the USA, with a strategic partnership in fusion energy. Google also partners in data center development, indicating a focus on powering its infrastructure with clean energy sources.
Microsoft
company · 5 deals
Microsoft is a global technology company providing software, cloud services (Azure), and hardware. It is a major player in digital infrastructure through its extensive data center network, and is committed to sustainability, aiming to meet its own climate goals and enable others to do the same.
EPRI
company · 1 deals
EPRI conducts research and development relating to the electric power industry. The company focuses on various aspects of electricity generation, delivery, and use, aiming to improve reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance.

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Deal Analysis

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities announced a partnership on 2026-03-05 for EPRI's DCFlex initiative. This collaboration will demonstrate data center flexibility at nine global sites, with value not disclosed.
  • Announced 2026-03-05.
  • Five partners: Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, EPRI.
  • Demonstrating data center flexibility at nine global sites.
  • Value not disclosed.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The DCFlex initiative has over 60 members. Quote: "now with over 60 members"

Location
at nine global sites
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
E
EPRI organizer

"Initiatives like EPRI’s DCFlex"

G
Google partner

"including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities"

M
Microsoft partner

"including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities"

M
Meta partner

"including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities"

N
Nvidia partner

"including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities"

u
utilities partner

"including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and utilities"

medium quality Enriched Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 5, 2026
Signed
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