TLDR
- TotalEnergies finalized two 15-year power purchase agreements to deliver 1 gigawatt of solar capacity to Google’s Texas data centers
- The Wichita (805 MW) and Mustang Creek (195 MW) solar farms will generate 28 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity
- Deal represents TotalEnergies’ largest renewable power purchase agreement volume in United States history
- Both Texas solar projects break ground in the second quarter of 2026 with operations starting later that year
- TotalEnergies operates 5 gigawatts in the Texas ERCOT market and targets 100 TWh of global production by 2030
TotalEnergies announced two power purchase agreements with Google on Monday. The French energy company will provide 1 gigawatt of solar capacity to Google’s Texas data center operations.
The contracts span 15 years and deliver 28 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity. TotalEnergies will supply power from two solar farms under development in Texas.
The Wichita solar farm accounts for 805 megawatts of capacity. Mustang Creek contributes an additional 195 megawatts.
Marc-Antoine Pignon leads U.S. renewables for TotalEnergies. He called the agreements the largest renewable power volume the company has ever contracted in America.
Construction begins in the second quarter of 2026. Both facilities should reach operational status later that year.
AI Boom Drives Data Center Power Demand
Artificial intelligence computing requires massive electricity consumption. Tech companies are racing to secure reliable power sources for their expanding data center networks.
Google faces growing energy needs as it scales AI operations. The TotalEnergies contracts help lock in long-term power supply.
Will Conkling serves as Google’s director of clean energy and power. He said the agreement adds fresh generation capacity to the Texas grid.
The new solar farms benefit the broader region beyond Google. Additional power supply helps stabilize pricing and reliability for all grid users.
TotalEnergies maintains existing ties with Google through Clearway. The French company holds a 50% stake in the California renewable energy firm.
Clearway recently closed deals worth 1.2 gigawatts to power Google facilities. Those contracts span three markets: ERCOT in Texas, PJM in the Northeast, and SPP in central states.
TotalEnergies Doubles Down on Texas Renewables
Texas operates a deregulated electricity market that attracts energy traders. Price swings create profit opportunities during peak demand periods.
TotalEnergies has built substantial infrastructure in the ERCOT market. The company controls 5 gigawatts of capacity across Texas.
The French firm operates 10 gigawatts of renewable assets throughout the United States. Projects include solar, wind, and battery storage facilities.
TotalEnergies holds 400 megawatts in the PJM market. Global renewable capacity stood at 32 gigawatts as of October 2025.
The company charts an aggressive growth path. TotalEnergies aims to generate more than 100 terawatt-hours of electricity by 2030.
Most oil majors have reduced renewable investments recently. TotalEnergies bucked that trend by expanding its clean energy portfolio alongside gas-fired plants.
The solar projects will employ hundreds of workers during construction. Tax revenues will flow to local Texas communities throughout the farms’ operational lifespans.
Both facilities add generation capacity to a grid facing increasing strain. Rising data center demand puts pressure on existing power infrastructure.
The Google contracts strengthen TotalEnergies’ position in competitive renewable markets. Long-term agreements provide revenue stability and support project financing.
Both solar farms will begin delivering power to Google’s Texas data centers in 2026.
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