Google expands Entergy Arkansas deal to power West Memphis data center

Google has expanded its partnership with Entergy Arkansas, funding three renewable projects and grid upgrades for its planned 600MW data center in West Memphis. The deal includes a 440MW solar PPA for the Big Island plant and up to 1.4GWh of battery storage by 2028.

• 440MW PPA covers the full capacity of the Big Island solar plant in Mississippi County
• Up to 1.4GWh of battery storage by 2028, including a 1,000MWh BESS
• Google will fund the Galet 500/230 kV substation expansion and two 230kV lines
• Companies claim $2.1 billion in net benefits for all customers