Google secures power from largest U.S. solar-plus-storage project in Arkansas

Google has agreed to purchase all electricity from the first two phases of Steel River Energy Center, a 2.5 GW solar and 2.9 GWh battery storage project under construction by Cypress Creek Energy and expected to begin operation in 2029.

First covered Jul 14, 2026 · 6:23 PM PT · 5 articles · no longer in the live window

Google secures power from largest U.S. solar-plus-storage project in Arkansas — Image via cleantechnica.com

Coverage

72d Utility Dive Google inks deal for massive Arkansas solar and storage project — With a target completion date of 2029, the project is expected to deliver 2.5 GW of generation and 2.9 GWh of battery storage to the regional grid, the tech…

73d Canary Media Google buys power from record-busting solar-battery site in Arkansas — Longtime solar developer Cypress Creek Energy has not only broken ground on what could be the largest solar-plus-storage plant in the country, but also secured…

73d PV Tech Cypress Creek Energy starts construction at US’ largest solar-plus-storage project — US IPP Cypress Creek Energy has started construction work at its Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, which will include 2.5GW of solar PV.

74d PV Magazine Google agrees to purchase 100% of power from largest solar-plus-storage project in U.S. — Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual power purchase agreement covers the Steel River Energy Center, which will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9…

74d CleanTechnica Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project — Project will include 2.5 GWdc of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage once fully complete Will support 700 construction jobs per phase Built with Arkansas…

Primary sources

cypresscreekenergy.com Cypress Creek and Google Break Ground on America's Largest Solar Project | Cypress Creek — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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