Engie, Google explore renewable energy for proposed French data center
- Engie signed a memorandum of understanding with Google on November 13, 2026, covering energy solutions for a proposed data center near Châteauroux, France.
- The agreement could make Engie Google's preferred energy supply and management partner for the project, subject to further agreements.
- Planned studies cover new renewable generation capacity to meet future demand without raising electricity prices for French households or businesses.
- Grid flexibility options include battery storage; local initiatives would target energy efficiency and infrastructure.
- The partners will explore supplying recovered data center waste heat free of charge to local heating networks or other users.
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