In a landmark move toward sustainable energy, Brookfield Asset Management and Google have signed what is now being called the world’s largest hydropower agreement, signaling a major shift in how big tech partners with clean energy producers to meet growing AI and data demands.
The long-term deal, announced jointly by both companies, will see Google purchase over 700 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectric power from Brookfield’s renewable energy portfolio in North America. The agreement is designed to support Google’s aggressive climate goals while ensuring stable, carbon-free energy for its expanding network of data centers.
The hydropower will be sourced primarily from Brookfield’s facilities in Canada and the Northeastern United States, delivering round-the-clock clean electricity that aligns with Google’s commitment to operate entirely on carbon-free energy 24/7 by 2030.
“This agreement with Brookfield represents a new level of scale for clean energy procurement,” said a Google spokesperson. “Hydropower offers the reliability and baseload consistency that’s essential for supporting advanced computing infrastructure and AI workloads.”
Brookfield, one of the world’s largest renewable energy asset managers, emphasized that the deal marks a significant milestone not just for the company, but for the broader energy transition.
“We are proud to help power Google’s sustainability vision,” said Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Renewable. “This agreement demonstrates how leading corporates and energy providers can collaborate to accelerate decarbonization on a global scale.”
The deal comes at a time when the tech industry’s energy footprint is under intense scrutiny, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence, which demands exponentially more electricity. By locking in a large volume of clean, dispatchable power, Google aims to future-proof its operations while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The Brookfield-Google partnership is expected to serve as a blueprint for future tech-energy collaborations, combining scale, stability, and sustainability in the race toward net-zero.
