KEY POINTS
- French energy giant to supply 610 GWh of clean power to Data4
- Renewable projects expected to lower energy costs amid Europe’s data boom
- Green investment signals potential relief for electricity consumers
French multinational energy company, TotalEnergies SE, has signed a 10-year contract to supply renewable electricity to Data4’s data centres in Spain.
The agreement, set to begin in 2026, will provide a total of 610 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean power generated from wind and solar farms across the country.
The renewable plants, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), are expected to begin operations soon.
According to a joint statement, the deal underlines both companies’ commitment to reducing carbon emissions while ensuring stable and sustainable power for Spain’s growing digital infrastructure.
Green Energy at the Heart of Digital Expansion
Data4, one of Europe’s leading data centre operators, is planning to invest nearly €2 billion by 2030 to expand its Spanish campuses.
The company’s chief operations officer, François Sterin, said the move was crucial as the demand for energy-intensive data processing continues to grow, particularly with the expansion of artificial intelligence.
“As the race for AI accelerates, the energy capacity required for all data centres in Spain is expected to more than triple by 2030,” Sterin noted. “This agreement reaffirms Data4’s commitment to renewable energy at a time when sustainability is no longer optional.”
While the deal primarily targets industrial consumption, it carries wider economic significance. Spain’s electricity prices have fluctuated sharply in recent years, often affecting small businesses and households.
Experts say a steady shift to renewable energy, as demonstrated by this partnership, could gradually stabilise prices by reducing dependency on fossil fuels and imported gas.
Lower operational costs for data centres may also ripple down to consumers. Cheaper and greener energy could lead to reduced costs for cloud storage, internet services, and even mobile data, particularly as digital services expand across Europe.
