MN8, Google, and Eos Collaborate on Clean Energy Project in West Virginia
MN8 Energy, Google, and Eos Energy Enterprises have announced a joint clean energy project in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The initiative includes an integrated system of solar power (86MW), lithium-ion storage (70MW/280MWh), and long-duration zinc-based energy storage from Eos (10MW/100MWh). MN8 will own and operate the facility to support Google's data centers in the region. The project is expected to begin commercial operations between 2028 and 2030, marking West Virginia’s first large-scale deployment of long-duration energy storage. Google plans to purchase all generated power and clean attributes from this development as part of its broader strategy to expand access to reliable renewable electricity. Eos' Z3 system is designed for up to ten hours of storage, enhancing the reliability of intermittent solar generation. The project will be sited on a reclaimed coal mine site and involves an estimated $350 million in capital investment. The initiative also promises economic benefits including approximately 200 construction jobs and ongoing employment opportunities. It is expected to generate around $4 million annually in property tax revenue for the county and local schools over its first two decades of operation.
Topics: clean energy energy storage Google partnerships long-duration energy storage (LDES) solar power