Google Signs 54 MW Wind Power Deal with Eneco in Belgium

Google LLC has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Dutch utility company Eneco. Under this new agreement, Google will procure electricity from 54 megawatts (MW) of wind energy in Belgium. Eneco will supply that power from three wind farms. The green energy will go to Google’s data centres in Belgium.

Google already works with Eneco in the Netherlands under earlier PPAs. In those deals, Google buys power from the 382.7 MW Fryslân nearshore wind park and the 80 MW Kroningswind project. It also gets power from a 30 MW solar park in Delfzijl. 

Key deal facts

• Capacity: 54 MW of wind energy in Belgium
• Source: Three wind farms
• Purpose: Powering Google’s Belgian data centres
• Partner: Eneco (Dutch utility)
• Other projects: Previous deals in the Netherlands include 382.7 MW and 80 MW wind, plus 30 MW solar 
• Goal: Help Google’s goal of 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030 

Why it’s important

Data centres use large amounts of electricity. They often run nonstop. By signing long-term PPAs, big tech firms can secure clean energy, stabilize cost, and reduce emissions.
This new Belgium agreement does all that: it adds a fresh wind supply near where Google operates. It also deepens Google’s existing relationship with Eneco.

For Eneco, the contract reinforces its position as a renewable energy supplier. The deal also helps Eneco expand its footprint in Belgium and the Netherlands.
By partnering with well-capitalized customers like Google, Eneco reduces risk and ensures steady project demand.

How this fits Google’s climate goals

Google has pledged to reach net zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. One of its key strategies is 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE). Under this approach, Google wants to match its electricity usage each hour with clean energy.
The 54 MW Belgian wind PPA helps raise the share of clean power available in Belgium. That means when Google’s data centres draw power in Belgium, more of that power will be clean.

Yet achieving full hourly matching is difficult. Electricity demand can surge. Supply from wind and solar can vary. Still, deals like this move Google closer to that goal.

Past renewable deals with Eneco

Google and Eneco already signed several PPAs in the Netherlands. Here are key earlier ones:

Through these prior agreements, Google has built a diverse clean energy portfolio. The new Belgium deal adds more wind to the mix near its Belgian operations. 

Challenges and context

Even as Google signs more clean power deals, there are hurdles. A recent interview with a data center specialist noted the limits of on-site generation and grid constraints. 

Sometimes data centers sit where land is expensive or grid access is tight. That means they cannot always build huge onsite wind or solar. They must rely on offsite PPAs.
Also, wind and solar output vary by hour and season. That makes matching usage and clean supply tough.

Still, Google’s strategy of many PPAs across regions helps smooth that variability. This Belgium deal is a step in that direction.

What else is going on in Belgium

In parallel with the PPA, Google is planning a big new investment in Belgium: €5 billion over two years to expand its AI and data center campus at Saint-Ghislain. That expansion will also create hundreds of new jobs and strengthen Google’s presence in the country.

As Google grows in Belgium, securing local clean power becomes more important. The 54 MW wind PPA is timely, helping align energy supply with its new demands.

Next steps

• Construction and commissioning of the three wind farms.
• Linking wind output to Google’s Belgian demand with tracking systems.
• Possible future PPAs for more wind, solar, energy storage, or clean firm power to raise local clean share.
• Continuous monitoring of hourly clean energy match (CFE) in Belgium.

The new PPA is not a magic fix. But it is a solid move forward. For Google, it brings more clean power nearer its data centers, reduces reliance on fossil power, and supports its climate goals.

Summary: Google and Eneco have agreed on a 54 MW wind PPA in Belgium. The deal helps power Google’s Belgian data centers with clean energy. It builds on earlier PPAs in the Netherlands and aligns with Google’s aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. It also supports Google’s growing footprint in Belgium.