Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota
Xcel Energy Newsroom • • business
Key Points:
- Xcel Energy will supply power to a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, supporting key services like Google Workspace, Search, YouTube, and Maps while contributing to the state's clean energy goals.
- The agreement includes a partnership to add 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid, featuring wind, solar, and a 300 MW iron-air battery system—the largest battery project by gigawatt-hour capacity announced globally.
- Google will cover all new grid infrastructure costs, ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable for all Xcel Energy customers, with protections in place to prevent cost increases for existing users.
- The project aligns with Minnesota's carbon-free future goals, driving significant economic benefits and investments into local communities, while
