The Sherpa Signal · 2026-11-11 SECTOR SURGE

20 MW solar supply contract fuels Japan’s clean power push

Google secures renewable energy for data centers in Chiba

Google signs long-term virtual PPA with Shizen Energy for 20 MWac solar in Chiba

Google OfftakerShizen Energy Developer
Capacity
20 MW
Country
Japan
Announced
2024-05-24
KEY FACTS
TypePPA
Capacity20 MW
SectorSolar
CountryJapan
RegionChiba
Announced2024-05-24
THE PARTIES
GoogleOfftaker
Shizen EnergyDeveloper
Standout 20 MW Solar project in Japan
Sherpa analysis

The agreement locks in renewable power for Google’s Japanese operations, confirming its aggressive renewable procurement strategy. By tying a long-term virtual PPA to new solar in Chiba, Google accelerates its carbon-free target while giving Shizen Energy a stable revenue stream, spurring further solar development in Japan and reinforcing demand for renewable assets among corporates such as GOOGL.

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