Google, a global tech giant, has announced a partnership with CleanMax. CleanMax is a leading renewable energy solutions provider. Together, they will develop a large-scale clean energy project in India. This collaboration will help power Google’s growing operations and contribute to its long-term decarbonisation strategy.
The 125.4 MW hybrid project, comprising 66 MW of solar energy from Rajasthan and 59.4 MW of wind energy from Karnataka, is set to be connected to India’s national grid. The initiative aligns with Google’s ambitious goal. By 2030, Google aims to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy in every location. This includes its cloud services and offices across India.
“This landmark initiative supports Google’s sustainable growth in India. We are committed to sourcing clean energy for our operations. “We prioritise this on every grid where we operate,” said Giorgio Fortunato. He is the Head of Clean Energy & Power for Asia Pacific at Google.
CleanMax Managing Director, Kuldeep Jain, praised the collaboration. He stated, “This project sets a new standard for environmental leadership. It also demonstrates our shared commitment to fighting climate change.”
Once operational in late 2025, the project will generate 350,000 million kWh of clean energy each year. It will reduce approximately 250,000 tons of CO2 emissions. This impact is comparable to planting 14.7 million trees each year, highlighting the importance of this initiative in supporting India’s clean energy transition.
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