Google is working with Schneider Electric to use microgrids that run on clean energy. These microgrids will help power Google’s data centers. The goal is to support Google’s plan to run on carbon-free energy 24 hours a day by 2030.
(Google’s Schneider Electric Microgrids Power Google’s Carbon Free AI Goal.)
Schneider Electric will design and install advanced microgrid systems at several Google sites. These systems connect solar panels, wind power, and battery storage. They let Google use renewable energy even when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing.
The microgrids act like small independent power networks. They can keep running during outages on the main grid. This makes Google’s operations more reliable and more sustainable. The technology also helps balance local energy demand and supply.
Google has already tested this approach in Nevada. Early results show the microgrids can cut carbon emissions while keeping data centers online. Now the company plans to expand the model to other locations.
This partnership shows how big tech companies can work with energy experts to speed up the shift to clean power. It also proves that AI and data services can grow without increasing pollution. Google says clean energy is key to its future.
The microgrids are part of a larger effort to rethink how data centers get their power. Instead of relying only on the traditional grid, Google wants more control over its energy sources. That way, it can match its usage with real-time clean energy availability.
(Google’s Schneider Electric Microgrids Power Google’s Carbon Free AI Goal.)
Schneider Electric brings deep experience in energy management and grid technology. Google brings scale and a strong climate commitment. Together, they aim to build a blueprint others can follow.