Oracle Signs 1.7GW Wind Deal to Power Texas Data Centers

Oracle just made a massive bet on Texas wind, signing deals to deliver 1.7 gigawatts of clean energy to power its growing network of AI data centers across the state.

The tech giant partnered with four major energy providers including RWE, Engie, Clearway Energy, and Scout Clean Energy across ten wind projects. The power will flow directly into Texas's main grid while supporting Oracle's Abilene data center campus, one of the company's largest facilities.

The numbers tell an impressive story. Oracle's agreement with RWE alone brings 433 megawatts from three West Texas wind farms that have been spinning since 2008. The Engie deal adds another 568 megawatts to the mix, enough to power roughly 300,000 homes.

Oracle structured these as virtual power purchase agreements, meaning the company buys clean energy credits while the actual electricity supports the entire Texas grid. That's good news for everyone who flips a light switch in the Lone Star State.

"We're paying our own way for the energy we use," said Mahesh Thiagarajan, Oracle's executive vice president of Cloud Infrastructure. The company set an ambitious target to match 100 percent of its AI data center electricity with carbon-free power by 2035.

The Ripple Effect

Texas is already the nation's leading wind energy producer, and Oracle's commitment strengthens that position while creating economic opportunities across rural counties. The wind farms span Sterling, Howard, and Glasscock counties, bringing jobs and tax revenue to communities that need both.

The timing couldn't be better. AI data centers are energy hungry, and companies face growing pressure to power their operations responsibly. Oracle's approach solves two problems at once: securing reliable power for cutting-edge technology while supporting grid stability for everyday Texans.

This announcement follows Oracle's recent request for proposals to develop 2 gigawatts of renewable energy in New Mexico, signaling the company's broader commitment to clean power across the Southwest.

The deals prove that massive tech infrastructure and environmental responsibility aren't competing priorities but partners in progress.