Google's biggest solar and battery project stands in sharp contrast with xAI's nearby unpermitted power plant.

Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual power purchase agreement covers the Steel River Energy Center, which will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery…

Google and Cypress Creek Energy have begun work on the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, pairing solar and battery storage to power AI infrastructure

Google's biggest solar and battery project stands in sharp contrast with xAI's nearby unpermitted power plant.

With a target completion date of 2029, the project is expected to deliver 2.5 GW of generation and 2.9 GWh of battery storage to the regional grid, the tech giant said.