European Energy’s 25MW Mulwala Solar Farm in the Riverina district of New South Wales is reaching completion and about to begin powering the grid, as well as Google.
Announced as an innovative corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) in 2023, Mulwala Solar Farm will inject new clean energy capacity into the National Electricity Market (NEM) while also advancing Google’s ultimate aim to operate on carbon-free energy around the clock.
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By matching growing digital needs with new additional clean energy, the partnership between European Energy, AirTrunk, and Google demonstrates that digital infrastructure can be a catalyst for Australia’s broader grid decarbonisation.
Google vice president global infrastructure Bikash Koley said, “Australia has ambitious energy goals, and we want to ensure the growth of the nation’s digital economy directly accelerates the transition to a cleaner grid.
“As part of Google’s Digital Future Initiative in Australia, Mulwala Solar Farm is an example of how AI and digital infrastructure can be built the right way, with clear community benefits,” Koley said.
“By partnering with the right local and international experts, we’re proving that the technology of tomorrow can be powered responsibly today.”
AirTrunk chief customer and innovation officer Damien Spillane said, “We believe hyperscale data centres can help accelerate Australia’s energy transition by supporting investment in new renewable energy and strengthening long-term energy security.
“This collaboration shows how the industry can work together to bring more renewable energy online while creating lasting benefits for local communities.”
European Energy Australia managing director Catriona McLeod said, “Partnerships like this one give the industry confidence as we develop more solar and wind farms and bring more renewables online.
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“It’s a perfect example of how major tech companies and renewables developers can work together to support the energy transition.”
