Google has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Linea Energy, an independent renewable energy production company, for electricity from a solar project in Texas. The agreement covers 500 MW from the 3,526-acre Duffy Solar Project in Matagorda County, Texas.
According to a press release, the power will be used to support Google’s data centre operations in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market. Construction of the Duffy Solar Project is scheduled to begin in Q3 2026. The site is co-located with the 235 MWac Duffy BESS project, which is already under construction.
Cassidy DeLine, CEO, Linea Energy, said, “We are pleased to sign this agreement to supply clean energy in Texas to Google, one of the world’s largest buyers of clean power, this transaction highlights Linea’s credibility amongst the largest hyperscalers and the ability to support affordability and grid reliability.”
Will Conkling, Director of Energy and Power, Google, said, “By collaborating with Linea Energy to bring new low-cost power to the grid, we are helping to ensure the Lone Star State’s energy system remains affordable for local families and businesses”
In the latest Mordor Intelligence report on the U.S. data center market the industry is projected to grow from US$ 114.48 billion in 2025 to US$ 122.08 billion in 2026 and reach US$ 168.34 billion by 2031, reflecting a 6.64 percent CAGR over 2026–2031. Installed capacity is expected to nearly double from 57.08 thousand MW in 2025 to 109.56 thousand MW by 2030, driven by a 13.93 percent CAGR through 2030.
Growth is being fueled by hyperscale cloud expansion and AI infrastructure demand, supported by over US$ 200 billion in investment commitments from major providers. Austin is the fastest-growing hub with a 5.21 percent CAGR through 2030.