The Sherpa Signal · 2026-08-04 NOTABLE DEAL
1-GW Power Supply Secures Data Center Growth
Google signs PPA with DTE Energy for new U.S. data center
DTE Energy signs power supply contract with Google for 1 GW data center
Capacity
1 GW
Country
United States
Announced
2026-07-28
KEY FACTS
TypePPA
Capacity1 GW
SectorData Center
CountryUnited States
Announced2026-07-28
THE PARTIES
GoogleOfftaker
DTE EnergySupplier
Standout 1 GW Data Center project in United States
Sherpa analysis
The agreement locks in a long-term renewable supply for Google, confirming its strategy to decarbonize its data center portfolio. By securing a large clean power supply now, Google reduces exposure to volatile grid pricing and strengthens its ESG profile, which will support GOOGL’s sustainability narrative and encourage further utility PPA activity in the sector.
Parties
- Google (Offtaker)
- DTE Energy (Supplier)
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