Google Signs 495 MW Offshore Wind Deal in Taiwan

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Google scored its first offshore wind deal in Taiwan with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, securing 495 MW of clean power for its Asian operations.

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The Fengmiao I project just became the first from Taiwan's Round 3.1 auction to reach financial close, kicking off construction toward a 2027 launch date.

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Once spinning, 33 massive Vestas turbines will power Google's data center, cloud region, and offices throughout Taiwan with carbon-free electricity.

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Offshore wind faces headwinds in several markets," admits CIP's Jesper Krarup Holst, yet Fengmiao I pushes forward despite global economic pressures.

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This wind deal completes Google's Taiwan energy trifecta, adding to existing solar and geothermal agreements that help balance its 24/7 power needs.

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Despite reaching 66% carbon-free energy globally, Google's emissions jumped 48% in 2024 compared to 2023, making projects like this essential.

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Taiwan's wind boom continues with a 15 GW offshore target by 2035, leveraging its prime position in the windy Taiwan Strait.

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Beyond Google, major Taiwan companies including UMC, MediaTek, and Far EasTone have all signed power deals with the Fengmiao I project.

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The tech giant's clean energy portfolio now includes over 80 agreements worldwide, adding more than 10 GW of renewable power to global grids.

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Asia generates just 34% of electricity from renewables versus the global 41% average, with corporate deals like this helping close the gap.

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