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Google signs vPPA with Cypress Creek for 2.45GW solar project in Arkansas

On Tuesday, Google and Cypress Creek Renewables broke ground on the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, Arkansas, after Google signed a long-term virtual Power Purchase Agreement for the project's full output.
The project secured $3.5 billion in financing last month, enabling Cypress Creek to commence construction across three phases delivering 2.5 gigawatts of solar power and 2.9 gigawatts of battery storage by 2029.
Steel River will add over $4.5 billion in energy infrastructure to the region and create about 700 construction jobs per phase while generating $300 million in local tax revenue over the project's lifespan.
Google and Cypress Creek are committing $8 million to support local schools and food security programs in Mississippi County, while the facility will power steel manufacturing and data centers across the region.
This development follows Google's $4 billion investment commitment to the state in October 2025, positioning the company to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure as tech giants expand data center operations.

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