Technology · 14 July 2026

Google buys 1.6 GW solar power from Arkansas project

Google has agreed to buy all the electricity from a massive solar project in Arkansas to help offset its carbon emissions. The Steel River Energy Center will produce 1.6 gigawatts of solar power and 2 gigawatts of battery storage when it starts in 2029. The Steel River Energy Center's power is enough to supply 315,000 homes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 11:12

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