• Google will purchase the full output of RWE’s 155 MW Crooked Creek Solar project under a 15-year power purchase agreement.
• Construction is expected to support up to 250 jobs and generate $24.3 million in local economic activity.
• The project will supply Google’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool as electricity demand from digital infrastructure continues to grow.

Google has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with RWE for the entire output of a new 155 MW solar project in Oklahoma.

The agreement covers RWE’s Crooked Creek Solar project in McCurtain County, its first solar development in the state. Onsite construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with commercial operations expected in 2028.

Once online, the project will supply electricity to support Google’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool market. The regional grid spans all or parts of 14 states.

The agreement adds new generation as technology companies seek more electricity for expanding digital infrastructure. It also gives RWE long-term contracted demand for a project in a growing US power market.

Google Secures Long-Term Power Supply

Google has been expanding its electricity procurement as its infrastructure footprint grows. The RWE agreement gives the company access to the full generation output from Crooked Creek for 15 years.

For RWE, the contract provides long-term revenue visibility while supporting the development of additional renewable capacity.

Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer, RWE Americas, said: “This agreement with Google marks an important milestone for RWE Americas and reflects the growing demand for affordable, reliable, domestically produced energy. Crooked Creek Solar demonstrates how strategic partnerships can accelerate new energy development while creating jobs, generating local tax revenue and strengthening communities. We’re proud to work with Google to help power its operations, while supporting Oklahoma’s continued economic growth with affordable, American-made energy.”

The project also fits into a wider corporate push to secure power through long-term PPAs. Such agreements can reduce exposure to wholesale electricity prices while giving developers greater certainty when financing new generation.

Will Conkling, Director of Energy and Power, Google, said: “Supporting a strong, stable, affordable grid is a top priority as we expand our infrastructure. Our agreement with RWE adds critical new generation to the local system, boosting the amount of affordable and reliable power supply for Oklahoma and the region.”

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$50 Million in Local Economic Benefits

Crooked Creek is also expected to provide a substantial economic contribution to McCurtain County.

During construction, RWE estimates the project will generate $24.3 million in local economic activity. It is also expected to produce another $1.4 million in state and local tax revenue.

Up to 250 workers are expected onsite during peak construction.

Once operational, Crooked Creek is projected to generate about $25 million for local programs over its operating lifetime. Beneficiaries will include county programs, emergency medical services and the Broken Bow School District. Regional technology education centers are also expected to receive funding.

RWE has already provided more than $100,000 through donations, sponsorships and community partnerships across Oklahoma.

RWE Builds a Larger Oklahoma Pipeline

Crooked Creek expands RWE’s existing presence in the state. The company owns and operates the 148 MW Boiling Springs wind project in Woodward County.

It also has six additional power projects under development across Oklahoma, representing 1.6 GW of planned capacity.

For investors and corporate energy buyers, the agreement highlights the growing connection between digital infrastructure expansion and power procurement. Technology companies need large volumes of dependable electricity, while developers need long-term buyers to support project economics.

That relationship is becoming increasingly important as data centers add pressure to regional grids across the United States.

The Crooked Creek agreement places Oklahoma within that investment cycle. It combines corporate electricity demand, new generation capacity and local economic development under a long-term contract.

For the Southwest Power Pool, the broader question will be how quickly new supply can keep pace with rising demand. PPAs such as Google and RWE’s provide one route for bringing additional capacity onto the system while giving developers greater commercial certainty.