Following last week’s announcement by data centre company ODATA that is expanding its wind power supply in Brazil, another story, this time from India, underlines the growing importance of offering – and being seen to offer – clean energy.
Google and Adani Group Join Forces for Clean Energy Push in India
In a major step toward accelerating the clean energy transition, Google and the Adani Group have announced a new partnership aimed at adding significant renewable energy capacity to India’s power grid. This collaboration is set to support Google’s sustainability goals while advancing Adani’s ambitions in the renewable energy sector.
The announcement was made at the ‘Google for India’ event, where the tech giant highlighted its commitment to environmental responsibility. Meanwhile, Adani Group provided further details in a statement, revealing that the partnership will involve the supply of clean energy from a new solar-wind hybrid project located in Khavda, Gujarat—the site of the world’s largest renewable energy plant.
A Solar-Wind Hybrid for India’s Clean Energy Future
The solar-wind hybrid project in Khavda, Gujarat, will be a cornerstone of the collaboration, supplying renewable energy for Google’s cloud operations in the region. Slated to begin commercial operations in the third quarter of 2025, the project is expected to significantly contribute to both companies’ sustainability efforts. The initiative will add clean power to the Indian grid, aligning with national goals to reduce carbon emissions and expand renewable energy capacity.
Adani’s renewable energy project at Khavda is part of a broader vision to integrate solar and wind energy technologies, enabling a more stable and reliable energy supply. By leveraging India’s rich natural resources in the state of Gujarat, the partnership seeks to create a powerful impact on the country’s clean energy future.
Google’s Commitment to Carbon-Free Energy
This partnership comes as Google continues to advance its ambitious goal of running on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) across all its operations by 2030. The company has been actively working to power its cloud infrastructure with clean energy. Since 2020, Google has aimed to meet its electricity needs with carbon-free energy every hour of the day, a critical part of its broader commitment to sustainability.
Currently, Google powers most of its cloud operations using electricity from the grid, but with this new partnership, the company will gain access to dedicated renewable energy sources, further reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
Adani’s Leadership in Renewable Energy
For the Adani Group, the collaboration strengthens its position as a leading player in India’s renewable energy market. The Khavda solar-wind hybrid project will not only provide clean energy for Google’s cloud operations but will also contribute to India’s overall renewable energy goals. Adani has been steadily expanding its portfolio of renewable energy projects, and this partnership with Google represents a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey.
This partnership marks an important milestone in India’s clean energy development, bringing together technological innovation and renewable energy expertise to drive a sustainable future for both Google and Adani Group, while contributing to India’s renewable energy transition.
ODATA meanwhile, said last week that it plans to expand its wind power supply from the Assuruá IV wind farm (212 MW), located in the northeastern Brazilian state Bahia. This growth is driven by a new agreement with renewable energy supply company Serena Energia; it is said to represent a 135% increase in contracted volume.
ODATA claims to have set a new industry standard by being the first hyperscale data centre in Latin America to achieve 100% renewable energy usage in Brazil. This initiative aligns with ODATA’s commitment to fuel its rapid expansion in Brazil with clean, renewable energy sourced from renewable power plants in which it has a stake.
