Google 推出六大創新舉措，加速全球能源轉型

2024年，隨著全球電力需求因人工智慧（AI）、電氣化與數位化的快速增長而持續飆升，構建更智慧、更可持續的能源系統成為應對未來挑戰和抓住機遇的關鍵課題。Google 宣布推出六項創新舉措，旨在推動全球能源轉型，實現更可靠、更經濟且更可持續的能源未來。

In 2024, as global power demand continues to soar due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), electrification and digitization, building a smarter and more sustainable energy system has become a key issue to address future challenges and seize opportunities. Google announced six innovative initiatives to drive the global energy transition toward a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future.

1. 推出清潔轉型費率模型：促進新投資

Google 與 NV Energy 攜手提出了一項創新的「清潔轉型費率」模型，旨在吸引對地熱和核能等「清潔穩定」能源的投資。這一模型的核心理念是通過平衡成本與收益，推動能源基礎設施的可持續發展。

NV Energy 在聲明中表示：「這一創新模型不僅釋放了清潔能源的新投資潛力，也確保成本不會轉嫁到消費者身上。」；此外，Google 還與 Duke Energy 簽署了一項合作備忘錄（MOU），計劃在其服務區域內推廣這一模式，進一步擴大全球能源轉型的影響力。

1. Launching the Clean Transition Rate Model: Facilitating New Investment

Google and NV Energy have teamed up to propose an innovative "Clean Transition Rate" model aimed at attracting investment in "clean and stable" energy sources such as geothermal and nuclear energy. The core concept of this model is to promote the sustainable development of energy infrastructure by balancing costs and benefits.

NV Energy said in a statement: "This innovative model not only unlocks new investment potential in clean energy, but also ensures that costs are not passed on to consumers." In addition, Google also signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOU) with Duke Energy and plans to promote this model within its service area to further expand the impact of the global energy transition.

2. 拓展亞太地區清潔能源版圖

在清潔能源資源有限的亞太地區，Google 與全球資產管理公司 BlackRock 合作，在台灣投資開發 1GW 的太陽能產能。這項合作通過支持 Google 的自身電力需求，並向半導體供應商提供穩定電力，實現了可持續能源與產業發展的雙贏。

2. Expand the clean energy landscape in the Asia-Pacific region

In the Asia-Pacific region, where clean energy resources are limited, Google has partnered with global asset manager BlackRock to invest in the development of 1GW of solar capacity in Taiwan. This collaboration achieves a win-win situation for sustainable energy and industry development by supporting Google's own power needs and providing stable power to semiconductor suppliers.

Google 亞太團隊的一名代表表示：「透過在五個國家實施的清潔能源專案，我們正在將區域性的挑戰轉化為全球性的機遇，為可持續能源的未來奠定基礎。」

3. 推進小型模組化核能技術：實現更高效的核能應用

核能作為清潔能源的重要組成部分，其技術創新至關重要。Google 與 Kairos Power 合作，共同開發小型模組化核反應堆（SMR），該技術有望新增 500MW 的清潔且穩定的電力供應。

Kairos Power 的代表表示：「我們的創新方法確保了社區可以從具有成本效益的核能中獲益，同時助力全球實現去碳化目標。」這一舉措將為能源基礎設施現代化提供更多可能性。

4. 跨產業合作推動去碳化：集合多元需求

Google 還與 Microsoft 和 Nucor 等全球企業合作，集合對增強型地熱、清潔氫能及長時間能源儲存等技術的需求，形成一個強有力的創新聯盟。這種合作模式旨在加速新興技術的投資與應用，推動全球電網從根本上實現去碳化。

A representative from Google's Asia Pacific team said: "Through clean energy projects in five countries, we are turning regional challenges into global opportunities and laying the foundation for a sustainable energy future."

3. Promote small modular nuclear energy technology: achieve more efficient nuclear energy applications

As an important component of clean energy, nuclear energy's technological innovation is crucial. Google has partnered with Kairos Power to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a technology that has the potential to add 500MW of clean and stable power supply.

“Our innovative approach ensures communities can benefit from cost-effective nuclear energy while supporting the world’s decarbonization goals,” a representative from Kairos Power said. This move will open up more possibilities for modernizing energy infrastructure.

4. Cross-industry cooperation to promote decarbonization: gathering diverse needs

Google is also working with global companies such as Microsoft and Nucor to form a powerful innovation alliance that brings together the need for technologies such as enhanced geothermal, clean hydrogen and long-duration energy storage. This cooperation model aims to accelerate the investment and application of emerging technologies and promote the fundamental decarbonization of the global power grid.

Google 發言人表示：「通過集合需求，我們能夠減少技術開發的障礙，並快速推進能源技術創新，為可持續能源的發展開闢新途徑。」

5. 簡化清潔能源交易流程：提升效率

2024年，Google 成功將電力購買協議（PPA）的執行時間縮短了80%。這一顯著提升使得 Google 能夠在北美和歐洲快速簽署 3.3GW 新增清潔能源產能的合約，進一步鞏固其在全球清潔能源領域的領導地位。

此舉不僅降低了能源專案的執行難度，也為未來更大規模的清潔能源交易鋪平了道路，成為能源轉型中的重要里程碑。

6. 資料中心與清潔能源設施共址：提高運行效率

A Google spokesperson said: "By pooling demand, we can reduce barriers to technology development and rapidly advance energy technology innovation, opening up new pathways for sustainable energy development."

5. Simplify the clean energy trading process: improve efficiency

In 2024, Google successfully reduced the execution time of power purchase agreements (PPA) by 80%. This significant increase allowed Google to quickly sign contracts for 3.3GW of new clean energy capacity in North America and Europe, further solidifying its leadership in the global clean energy field.

This move not only reduces the difficulty of executing energy projects, but also paves the way for larger-scale clean energy transactions in the future, becoming an important milestone in the energy transformation.

6. Co-location of data centers and clean energy facilities: improving operational efficiency

Google 還與 Intersect Power 和 TPG Rise Climate 合作，在美國實現了資料中心與清潔能源設施的共址。這一策略不僅降低了能源傳輸需求，也加速了清潔能源專案的運行，為未來智慧型能源網絡的構建提供了實踐經驗。

TPG Rise Climate 的代表指出：「通過將資料中心直接與清潔能源設施相連，我們能夠更高效地利用可再生能源，同時降低運營成本，實現環境與經濟的雙贏。」

Google has also partnered with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to co-locate data centers with clean energy facilities in the United States. This strategy not only reduces energy transmission needs, but also accelerates the operation of clean energy projects, providing practical experience for the construction of future smart energy networks.

A representative from TPG Rise Climate stated: "By connecting data centers directly to clean energy facilities, we can use renewable energy more efficiently while reducing operating costs, achieving a win-win situation for the environment and the economy."

展望未來：創新推動能源轉型

Looking ahead: Innovation drives the energy transition

Google 表示，這六項創新舉措是其致力於推動全球能源轉型的一部分，也是構建更可靠、經濟和可持續能源系統的關鍵步驟。隨著能源需求的不斷增長，我們將繼續在技術創新、跨界合作與可持續發展中尋求突破，為全球能源的未來貢獻更多力量。

Google said these six innovative initiatives are part of its commitment to driving the global energy transition and are key steps toward building a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system. As energy demand continues to grow, we will continue to seek breakthroughs in technological innovation, cross-border cooperation and sustainable development, and contribute more to the future of global energy.