Google has unveiled plans to collaborate with partners to develop gigawatts of renewable energy, battery storage, and grid upgrades to support its AI data centers. On Tuesday (Dec. 10), the tech giant announced a strategic partnership with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to “synchronize new clean power generation with data center growth in a novel way,” using carbon-free power. As reported by TechCrunch, the initiative involves a $20 billion investment in renewable energy projects, with Intersect Power already financing the first development.