A Major Leap Towards Net-Zero Emissions
Google has partnered with ReNew Energy Global for a 150-megawatt (MW) Google ReNew Solar Project Rajasthan in Rajasthan, India. This long-term agreement, finalized in December 2025, is a significant development for corporate renewable energy adoption in India and reinforces Google’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. The project is slated to begin operations in 2026, contributing clean energy to the grid and advancing both Google’s climate objectives and India’s clean energy sector.
This collaboration addresses Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect greenhouse gas emissions across a company’s value chain and are often challenging to track and mitigate. By investing in this large-scale solar project, Google is decarbonizing its digital infrastructure and setting a precedent for high-impact corporate climate action in emerging markets.
Impact of the Google ReNew Solar Project Rajasthan on Emissions
The 150 MW Google ReNew Solar Project Rajasthan is projected to generate 425,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 360,000 Indian households. ReNew Energy will develop, own, and operate the solar facility, while Google will purchase the generated environmental attribute certificates (EACs).
These EACs are crucial for Google’s strategy to tackle Scope 3 emissions. Vrushali Gaud, Global Director of Climate Operations at Google, stated, “This agreement brings new solar capacity onto the grid in a key region and helps us address challenging portions of our value chain emissions.” This initiative is a practical application of Google’s Scope 3 framework in India, designed to inject new clean energy into the national grid and channel investment into high-impact regions, offering a credible pathway for companies to address value chain emissions even without complete supply chain data transparency.
India’s Burgeoning Solar Market and Corporate Commitments
India’s solar energy sector has grown significantly, becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. By early 2025, India’s total installed renewable capacity exceeded 180 GW, with solar power accounting for 119 GW (approximately 63% of the total). This growth is driven by the Indian government’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, which incentivizes private sector investment.
India’s solar market is projected to expand from approximately 122.5 GW in 2025 to nearly 295.8 GW by 2030, an annual growth rate of around 19%. This momentum is fueled by supportive government policies, decreasing technology costs, and increasing demand for clean power. Google’s partnership with ReNew for the Google ReNew Solar Project Rajasthan exemplifies this favorable investment environment, where corporate commitments contribute to both internal sustainability targets and India’s national energy transition.
How Corporate Power Purchase Agreements Drive Clean Energy Growth
Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), like the one between Google and ReNew, are vital drivers for clean energy expansion. They provide revenue certainty for renewable energy developers, making projects financially viable and attracting investment. For companies like Google, PPAs ensure a stable supply of clean energy and the environmental attributes needed to offset their carbon footprint.
These agreements also expand the portfolios of renewable energy developers like ReNew, whose commercial and industrial renewable capacity is expected to reach approximately 2.7 GW by late 2025. Corporate interest in India’s clean energy market signals a broader trend of private sector leadership in the global energy transition. Purchasing environmental attribute certificates from projects like the Google ReNew Solar Project Rajasthan allows corporations to address their entire value chain emissions, aligning with ESG strategies. The long-term nature of these agreements mitigates market volatility for both producers and buyers, fostering stable growth in the renewable energy sector.
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