By Michelle Lewis
Publication Date: 2026-02-26 22:49:00
Xcel Energy says it will supply electricity to a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, and the deal includes nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy and a 100-hour iron-air battery.
Nearly 2 GW of new clean power
The utility has signed an electric service agreement to power the data center, which will support core Google services such as Search, Maps, YouTube, and Workspace.
As part of the agreement, Xcel and Google plan to add 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid. That includes 1,400 MW of wind, 200 MW of solar, and 300 MW of long‑duration energy storage funded through a tariff created by Google and Xcel called a Clean Energy Accelerator Charge. The deal also includes Google investing $50 million in Xcel’s Capacity*Connect program, which will strengthen grid reliability.
The additional generation will push Xcel further beyond its current 70% carbon‑free electricity…
