German power producer RWE announced that it has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Google for the entire output from a new 155 MW solar project in Oklahoma.
The new Crooked Creek solar project, located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, will support Google’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and provide locally produced power to the regional grid.
According to RWE, construction of the new solar project is expected to begin later this year, with commercial operations scheduled to commence in 2028. During construction, the facility is expected to generate an estimated $24.3 million in local economic activity, contribute approximately $1.4 million in state and local tax revenue, and employ up to 250 workers at peak construction.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate an estimated $25 million in revenue for McCurtain County, supporting county programs, local emergency medical services, the Broken Bow School District and regional technology education centers.
Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer at RWE Americas, said:
“Crooked Creek Solar demonstrates how strategic partnerships can accelerate new energy development while creating jobs, generating local tax revenue and strengthening communities. We’re proud to work with Google to help power its operations, while supporting Oklahoma’s continued economic growth with affordable, American-made energy.”
Google has significantly accelerated its renewable energy purchase activity in recent years as its datacenter buildout footprint has expanded. The company’s recent Environmental Report indicated its largest ever annual increase in electricity demand, rising 37% in 2025, yet noted that Google achieved a 2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions during the year, crediting its massive clean energy purchase program as a key factor in decoupling its energy use from emissions.
Despite the progress on controlling direct emissions, however, the company’s value chain emissions increased significantly during the year, and Google acknowledged in the report that its “moonshot” climate goals, including its 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) ambition, are becoming harder to achieve, as its AI infrastructure buildout accelerates faster than the grid is decarbonizing.
Will Conkling, Director of Energy and Power at Google, said:
“Supporting a strong, stable, affordable grid is a top priority as we expand our infrastructure. Our agreement with RWE adds critical new generation to the local system, boosting the amount of affordable and reliable power supply for Oklahoma and the region.”
