Google has announced partnership with the Adani Group to power its cloud services and operations in India.
The collaboration is a part of Google’s global strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all its our operations and value chain by 2030.
Adani will supply clean energy from its new solar-wind hybrid project located in the world’s largest renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat. This new project is expected to start commercial operations in the third quarter of 2025, according to a press release.
With proven capabilities in delivering large scale wind, solar, hybrid and energy storage projects, Adani is well-positioned to provide customized renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers to meet their energy requirements and reduce their carbon footprint, the company said.
Google’s net-zero initiatives:
Google’s strategy to achieve its net zero goal includes blending wind and solar power sources, increasing battery storage, and using AI to optimize electricity demand and forecasting.
Among other, its net-zero initiatives include:
• Net-zero target for renewable energy: By 2030, operate all data centers on carbon free energy, 24/7
• Reducing 50% of its combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (base line 2019)
• Investing in carbon removal: Using nature-based and technology-based solutions to neutralize remaining emissions
• Increasing clean energy procurement
