Google's Renewable Energy Partnership for Dutch Operations
Key Ideas
- Google signs a power purchase agreement for 250 MW of energy capacity from the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands to power its Dutch operations for 15 years.
- Partnership between Google and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) focuses on a subsidy-free project that integrates offshore wind, floating solar, and green hydrogen.
- Vattenfall and CIP plan to install a 50 MW floating offshore solar farm at the IJmuiden Ver Beta project, with a large-scale electrolyzer plant at the Rotterdam Port converting a significant portion of the generated electricity into green hydrogen.
- The IJmuiden Ver Beta project, including the offshore wind farm and solar farm, is expected to be operational by 2029, contributing to Google's ambition of operating on 24/7 Carbon Free Energy by 2030.
Google has entered a power purchase agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for 250 MW of energy capacity from the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands. This initiative is aimed at powering Google's Dutch operations for the next 15 years. The Zeevonk project is unique for its combination of offshore wind, floating solar, and green hydrogen, paving the way for carbon-free energy solutions. The collaboration between Google and CIP underscores a commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in the energy sector.
In addition to the Zeevonk project, a joint venture between Vattenfall and CIP will see the development of the IJmuiden Ver Beta project, featuring a 2 GW offshore wind farm and a 50 MW floating offshore solar farm. Notably, a substantial portion of the electricity generated from these renewable sources will be used to produce green hydrogen through a 1 GW electrolyzer plant situated at the Rotterdam Port. This strategic location bypasses the national power grid, reducing strain on the existing infrastructure.
The project at IJmuiden Ver Beta is set to be operational by 2029 and will contribute significantly to Google's goal of achieving 24/7 Carbon Free Energy across all its operations by 2030. By investing in subsidy-free initiatives that harness the potential of offshore wind, solar energy, and hydrogen production, Google is demonstrating a proactive approach towards sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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Solar Energy
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Electrolyzer Plant
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