These projects are strategically sited to support Google’s data center operations and leadership in artificial intelligence.
Construction has begun on the 372-MWac Mayes County Solar Portfolio, located just within one mile from Google’s data center in Pryor, Oklahoma. Together with the Twelvemile Solar Project 1 & 2 (152.5 MWac) and the Twelvemile 3 Solar Project (200 MWac), located in Southern Oklahoma, these projects total 724 MWac of solar capacity in Oklahoma.
LRE purchased the Mayes County Solar Portfolio earlier this year from Red River Renewable Energy, a joint venture between SunChase Power and Eolian, L.P. The energy generated by the solar portfolio is delivered under firm transmission service to the Grand River Dam Authority. GRDA plans to utilize the clean energy produced by the projects to support operations at Google’s data center.
The Mayes County Solar Portfolio consists of three solar projects: Salt Branch Solar (145 MWac), Huckleberry Solar (125 MWac), and Mayes Solar (102 MWac). The projects will generate substantial economic investment in the community, creating over 300 construction jobs and contributing an estimated $76 million in tax revenue to Mayes County over their lifespan. Additionally, over $60,000 has been donated to the local Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, and other essential services, further strengthening community resources.
The PPAs were facilitated through LEAP™, which was co-developed by Google and LevelTen Energy to make sourcing and executing clean energy PPAs more efficient, and contribute to Google’s ambitious 2030 goal to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy on every grid where it operates.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Oklahoma with these projects which are ideally located to support Google’s data center operations,” said Eran Mahrer, Chief Commercial Officer at LRE. “This partnership with Google not only strengthens our collaboration but also contributes to the reliability of Oklahoma’s electric grid and helps advance national energy independence.”
The Mayes County Solar portfolio marks a significant advancement in the region’s renewable energy infrastructure, capable of powering the equivalent of over 865,000 homes[1] per year and avoiding over 3.7 million metric tons[2] of CO2 emissions over the term of the PPA.
“By partnering with Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) and LRE, Google is furthering its ambition to power our facilities, including those in Oklahoma, with carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030,” said Amanda Peterson Corio, Global Head of Data Center Energy, Google.
“We are seeing a dramatic increase in the demand for reliable electricity throughout the country. Google’s support for these solar projects in Oklahoma is a testament to their commitment to help meet the state’s growing energy needs with secure, sustainable solutions.” said John Wiscaver, Executive Vice President at GRDA. “Google is a valuable partner to GRDA, and we look forward to helping them meet their future power needs while continuing to foster economic growth in the GRDA communities of Northeast Oklahoma.”
[1] For calculation methodologies (https://www.lreus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LRE-Methodology.pdf)
[2] For calculation methodologies (https://www.lreus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LRE-Methodology.pdf)
