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Back·July 15, 2026·EnergyTech
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Cypress Creek breaks ground on 5.4 GW solar-storage hub to power Google in Arkansas

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Cypress Creek Energy has broken ground on the Steel River Energy Center, a 5.4 GW solar-storage hub in Arkansas tied to Google's regional data-center demand. The project is important because it combines hyperscale power procurement, utility-scale solar and storage, and local grid supply in one of the largest US clean-power packages.

EnergyTech reports that the Steel River Energy Center is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 315,000 Arkansas homes annually once fully complete. Google is buying power from the first two phases under a PPA, while an initial USD 3.5 billion financing package has been arranged to support construction and long-term operation. For SolarNews readers, this is a clear signal that data-center load is becoming a major anchor for large solar-plus-storage development.

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