Google, Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate have partnered to ensure Google’s data centre growth is powered with clean power generation.

Data centres are energy hungry. This is not only due to their 24/7 computational-heavy operation, but also the air conditioning systems needed to cool down the signifiant heat generated during computation.

With the growth of AI technology, data centres are set to consume even more electricity in the coming years.

Indeed, in July 2024 Google reported that its reliance on data centres to power its new AI products caused its carbon emissions to soar by nearly 50% in five years.

However, the tech giant recently announced that it is partnering with clean energy company Intersect Power and dedicated climate investing platform TPG Rise Climate to use on-site clean energy to power its forthcoming data centres.

In a blog post on Google’s website written by Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, she said that this partnership...