Google Strikes Solar Farm Deal to Accelerate Net Zero Transition in Australia

The 25-megawatt solar farm will be constructed in Riverina by Swedish energy company OX2.

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Google Strikes Solar Farm Deal to Accelerate Net Zero Transition in Australia — The Royalla Solar Farm is seen in Canberra, Australia, on June 28, 2016. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

12/19/2023Updated: 12/19/2023

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Internet giant Google has stepped up its net zero transition in Australia by investing in a new solar farm in New South Wales (NSW).

On Dec. 19, data centre firm AirTrunk, Swedish energy company OX2, and Google announced a partnership on renewable energy.

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