Google has shut down a $ 3 billion contract to secure 3,000 MW hydroelectric power, as it meets the requirements of data from its growing AI and cloud computing platforms using low -cost clean energy. The Brock Field Asset Administration’s Renewable Division says its deal with Google is the largest deal of its kind for hydropower. The first phase of the deal will provide Google with 670mW carbon -free electricity from Google’s Holt Wood and Safe Harbor Plants in Pennsylvania.
The Hydro Framework Contract (HFA) allows Google to upgrade or develop existing facilities as it sees the ongoing commitment to adding more power to the grid. Initially, Google’s efforts will be focused on PJM, which is the largest grid in the United States with 65 million users, currently struggling to maintain the requirements of Big Tech’s seemingly powerful AI project data. Over time, new partners will have the option to expand other regions of the country. Google said in a statement that it “is dedicated to enhancing digital infrastructure with responsibility that strengthens everyday life for people, communities and businesses.”
Google’s latest energy contract came this week that AI’s rival Meta said it would spend hundreds of billions of dollars on numerous gigwatts -shaped data centers, as part of a better “sprinty” to create a better human level in all its AI domains. New campuses will be one of the largest earth, the next year will be the first to arrive at Ohio with a promotase.
A common data center uses about 500 500,000 gallons of water every day, but the emerging AI -based complex built by tech giants can allegedly push the data into millions, as reported recently. New York Times. When these facilities are eclipse, local communities often tolerate Brent through rising prices and potential water shortages in the future.
