TotalEnergies Signs Major Solar Power Deals for Google’s Texas Data Centres
By Cygnus | 09 Feb 2026
Summary
TotalEnergies has signed one of its largest renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the United States, agreeing to supply 1 GW of solar capacity to Google’s data centres in Texas. The 15-year deals highlight the deepening alliance between energy producers and technology firms as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in electricity demand.
PARIS / HOUSTON, Feb 9 — TotalEnergies has finalized two long-term agreements to supply 28 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity over 15 years to Google, reinforcing its role as a key energy partner in the global AI infrastructure build-out.
The power will be sourced from two new utility-scale solar projects under development in Texas:
- Wichita Solar (805 MW) — Wichita County
- Mustang Creek Solar (195 MW) — Johnson County
Construction on both sites is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026. The projects are expected to create several hundred local jobs and generate long-term tax revenue for surrounding communities.
AI Power Demand Reshapes Energy Partnerships
The agreements reflect a structural shift in the energy market. As hyperscale data centres expand to support increasingly power-intensive AI training and inference workloads, demand for reliable, long-term clean electricity is accelerating faster than new generation can be built.
For TotalEnergies, the deals represent a strategic win in ERCOT, Texas’s deregulated power market known for price volatility. By locking in Google as a long-term buyer, the company secures predictable cash flows, while Google reduces exposure to future electricity price spikes.
The Tech-Energy Symbiosis
“Supporting a strong, stable, and affordable grid is a top priority as we expand our infrastructure,” said Will Conkling, Director of Clean Energy and Power at Google. “Our agreement with TotalEnergies adds new generation to the local system, boosting the amount of reliable power available to serve the entire region.”
The 1 GW Texas deal complements a separate 1.2 GW PPA recently signed by Clearway Energy Group — in which TotalEnergies owns a 50% stake — to support Google’s operations across Texas, Missouri, and West Virginia. Combined, TotalEnergies now directly or indirectly influences more than 2.2 GW of Google’s contracted U.S. power supply.
Project Comparison: TotalEnergies–Google Portfolio
| Feature | Wichita Project | Mustang Creek Project | Ohio (Montpelier Portfolio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 805 MW | 195 MW | ~50 MW |
| Location | Wichita County, TX | Johnson County, TX | Williams County, OH |
| Grid | ERCOT | ERCOT | PJM |
| Status | Construction Q2 2026 | Construction Q2 2026 | Nearing completion |
FAQs
Q1. How much electricity will the projects supply?
Over the full 15-year contract term, the projects will deliver 28 TWh of clean power, enough to supply roughly 2 million average U.S. homes for a year.
Q2. Why is Texas central to these agreements?
Texas offers high solar potential, a flexible deregulated power market (ERCOT), and one of the largest concentrations of new data centre development globally.
Q3. Does the deal include battery storage?
The Wichita and Mustang Creek projects are primarily solar. However, TotalEnergies operates a broader U.S. portfolio that includes significant battery storage assets to support grid balancing.
Q4. What role does Clearway Energy play?
Clearway, 50% owned by TotalEnergies, recently signed a separate 1.2 GW agreement with Google, expanding the overall partnership footprint.
Q5. Why does AI change the scale of power deals?
AI workloads consume significantly more electricity than traditional cloud computing, pushing tech firms to secure larger, longer-term contracts to guarantee future grid access.
