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ENGIE and Google have expanded their 24/7 carbon‑free energy (CFE) partnership in Germany, deepening a collaboration that began in 2021, when ENGIE became Google’s Carbon‑Free Energy Manager in Germany. Under the agreement, ENGIE will provide hourly matched carbon-free electricity generated from onshore wind and solar projects, complemented by battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped‑storage solutions. In addition to new assets, ENGIE will also integrate volumes from Google’s existing long‑term PPAs with third‑party renewable providers.
The initiative demonstrates that existing or new long‑term renewable PPAs can be incorporated into a 24/7 carbon‑free energy framework, combining wind and solar contracts to enhance hourly coverage.
Battery storage systems (BESS) and pumped‑storage facilities will provide the flexibility needed to match renewable generation and consumption on an hourly basis.
With ENGIE managing hourly energy optimization, Google’s German operations are expected to reach near‑85% carbon‑free electricity in 2026.
Sarah Drevermann, Senior Lead Originator at ENGIE (sarah.drevermann@engie.com).
