Linea Energy, a U.S. independent power producer (IPP) backed by EnCap Investments L.P., has announced a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google. The deal secures 500 megawatts (MW) of clean energy from the Duffy Solar Project to support Google’s data centre operations within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market.
The Duffy Solar Project spans 3,526 acres and is situated in Matagorda County. Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2026.
The solar facility is co-located with the 235 MWac Duffy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which is already under construction. This hybrid approach—combining large-scale solar generation with significant storage capacity—is designed to enhance grid stability and reliability across the Texas energy system.
“We are pleased to sign this agreement to supply clean energy in Texas to Google, one of the world’s largest buyers of clean power,” said Cassidy DeLine, Chief Executive Officer of Linea Energy. She noted that the transaction underscores the company’s ability to serve major hyperscale clients while supporting regional energy affordability.
The partnership aligns with Google’s ongoing efforts to procure low-cost, carbon-free energy to match its operational demands. By injecting new capacity into the ERCOT grid, the project aims to help manage long-term energy costs for local consumers.
“By collaborating with Linea Energy to bring new low-cost power to the grid, we are helping to ensure the Lone Star State’s energy system remains affordable for local families and businesses,” said Will Conkling, Director of Energy and Power at Google.
The announcement reinforces Texas’s position as a primary hub for renewable energy investment, driven by the high energy requirements of the technology sector and the state’s robust infrastructure for large-scale solar and storage integration.
