Adani Group to power Google’s India cloud operations with clean energy solutions

At time when the industry is moving towards sustainable energy, the Adani Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Google to provide clean energy for its cloud services and operations in India. The energy will be supplied from a new solar-wind hybrid project located at Adani’s 30 gigawatt (GW) Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Google’s mission to power its cloud operations entirely with clean energy by 2030.

Powering the Future of Cloud Services

Google, known for its leadership in cloud computing, has been working towards decarbonising its global operations, including in India. Most of Google’s cloud operations and services are currently powered by electricity from the grid. However, with this new partnership, Google is taking a bold step towards achieving its goal of running its cloud operations entirely on clean energy by the end of this decade.

Adani Group will supply 61.4 megawatts of electricity from its solar-wind hybrid project at Khavda. This renewable energy plant, the largest of its kind in the world, is expected to begin commercial operations in the third quarter of 2025. The partnership is designed to support Google’s commitment to 24/7 carbon-free energy, ensuring that its cloud services in India are powered sustainably.

Adani Group has announced a collaboration with @GoogleIndia to increase clean energy supply to India’s grid through a new solar-wind hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat. Adani plans to increase the focus on merchant and C&I customers to help decarbonise industries.

— Adani Group (@AdaniOnline) October 3, 2024

Advancing Decarbonisation Goals

In a statement, the Adani Group highlighted its expertise in delivering large-scale wind, solar, and hybrid energy solutions, positioning it as an ideal partner for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The group’s collaboration with Google is part of a broader effort to decarbonise industrial and commercial sectors, ensuring that large corporations have access to customised renewable energy solutions.

Google’s collaboration with Adani is not the only initiative in the renewable energy space. At the recent "Google for India" event, the company also announced a partnership with CleanMax, a Mumbai-based renewable energy firm. Through this partnership, Google will source 125.4 MW of clean energy from new solar and wind projects, including 66 MW from solar in Rajasthan and 59.4 MW from wind in Karnataka. These projects are expected to become operational by the fourth quarter of 2025, further advancing Google’s sustainability efforts in the region.

Strengthening India's Clean Energy Push

This collaboration between Google and Adani Group highlights a growing trend of multinational companies partnering with Indian cleantech firms to meet their sustainability goals. The renewable energy projects resulting from these partnerships are not only helping companies decarbonise but are also contributing to India’s broader goals of increasing clean energy capacity.

Kuldeep Jain, Managing Director at CleanMax, praised the initiative; “This collaboration with Google sets a new standard for environmental leadership, illustrating our shared commitment to fighting climate change. These projects will not only provide clean energy but also help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 250,000 tonnes each year.”

Looking Ahead

The Adani Group has already made significant strides in its clean energy ventures, having previously announced plans to set up data centres powered by renewable energy. In 2022, the group leased over 4.64 lakh square feet of space at its Noida data centre to Raiden Infotech, an entity associated with Google, marking a significant step towards integrating renewable energy into data infrastructure.

As the world shifts towards sustainable solutions, the partnership between Adani Group and Google exemplifies how corporations can lead the charge in adopting clean energy. With the solar-wind hybrid project expected to begin operations in 2025, this collaboration represents a crucial step towards a greener, more sustainable future for cloud computing and beyond.