Google Announces First Renewable Energy Deals in Japan

Google has announced two new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Japan, marking the company’s first foray into the country’s renewable energy market. These agreements will add a combined 60 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity to the Japanese grid and contribute to Google’s goal of achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy operations globally by 2030. The PPAs involve partnerships with two Japanese companies: Itochu Corporation partner Clean Energy Connect and Shizen Energy. Clean Energy Connect will construct a network of roughly 800 small-scale solar plants across multiple grid regions in Japan, generating 40 MW of clean energy. Shizen Energy will develop a 20 MW utility-scale solar project situated near Google’s recently opened data center in Inzai City, Chiba prefecture. Google’s investment is expected to reach nearly $690 million (nearly 100 billion yen) and signifies the company’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development in Japan. Resources: https://esgnews.com/google-announces-first-renewable-energy-deals-in-japan/