Google’s offshore wind leap in Taiwan sets new bar for Asia’s clean energy future

With a 495 MW deal powering data centers and cloud infrastructure, Google steps up its 24/7 carbon-free energy strategy in the Pacific.

A clean energy milestone, made in Taiwan

Google has signed its first offshore wind power deal in Asia Pacific—a major step in its global push to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy. The agreement secures clean electricity from the upcoming Fengmiao I offshore wind farm, a 495 MW project off Taiwan’s coast, developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

“This project will help power our data center, cloud region and offices in Taiwan,” said I-Chun Hsiao, Senior Lead for Energy and Infrastructure at Google APAC. “By integrating offshore wind with our existing solar and geothermal projects, we’re advancing our 24/7 carbon-free energy goal while helping Taiwan bring on new energy resources to meet demand.”

Powering cloud, data, and a new clean grid

Google’s Taiwan operations—including one of Asia’s most advanced data centers—will now run on a blend of geothermal, solar, and offshore wind. The company already has a geothermal power agreement with Baseload Capital and a solar investment partnership with BlackRock.

The new offshore wind PPA adds a critical missing piece: large-scale, stable clean power during nighttime and monsoon months, when solar is limited. The project is expected to be operational by 2027.

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A landmark project for Taiwan’s energy future

Fengmiao I is the first wind farm from Taiwan’s Round 3.1 auction to reach financial close. It signals a new phase in the country’s renewable energy expansion—one led by large corporates and international climate funds.

The deal was enabled through CIP’s CI V fund, which recently raised €12 billion to support clean energy projects in low-risk, long-term markets. This is Google and CIP’s second offshore wind collaboration, reinforcing a strategic partnership on grid decarbonization.

A corporate model for 24/7 carbon-free energy

Launched in 2020 by parent company Alphabet, Google’s 24/7 CFE strategy goes beyond traditional offsets. Instead of buying renewable energy annually, Google is matching clean electricity to actual consumption—hour by hour, region by region.

With the Taiwan wind deal, it becomes one of the first companies to deploy this model in Asia, setting a precedent for others navigating regional power constraints and climate targets.

Google’s 495 MW offshore wind deal in Taiwan isn’t just a corporate procurement—it’s a step toward a new kind of energy system.

Built on hourly matching, long-term impact, and cross-sector coordination, it’s a preview of what real climate leadership looks like in Asia.

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