Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Intersect in a $4.75 billion cash deal. Intersect specializes in co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable energy generation, a move that aligns with Alphabet's strategy to scale its data center operations and power generation capabilities.
Intersect’s expertise lies in creating next-generation infrastructure for energy-intensive industries such as data centers, powered by affordable and clean energy. Its current portfolio includes $15 billion worth of assets that are either operational or under construction across the United States, solidifying its position as a leader in the renewable energy sector.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the strategic value of the acquisition, stating, "Intersect will help us expand capacity, operate more nimbly in building new power generation in lockstep with new data center load, and reimagine energy solutions to drive US innovation and leadership."
The acquisition is intended to accelerate the development of new data centers and bring additional energy capacity online faster, enabling Alphabet to meet the growing energy demands of its operations and cloud customers.
The deal includes Intersect’s substantial portfolio of energy and data center projects currently in development or construction. This portfolio stems from Intersect’s existing $20 billion clean energy partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate, which focuses on co-locating data centers with renewable energy and storage assets in the United States.
However, Intersect’s assets in Texas, as well as its operational and in-development projects in California, will not be included in the acquisition. These assets will continue to operate independently, backed by existing investors such as TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.
Intersect will maintain its operational independence under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Sheldon Kimber, who will continue to lead the Intersect brand. The acquisition is expected to close within the first half of 2026.
Despite an anti-renewable energy stance from the U.S. federal government, private sector investments like this one are poised to drive demand for solar and energy storage. As highlighted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Youru Tan during a recent conference, the energy needs of data centers are expected to fuel significant growth in renewable energy development.
Intersect also plans to explore emerging technologies aimed at diversifying energy supply to meet the growing demands of Google’s cloud customers, further bolstering Alphabet’s renewable energy initiatives.
The acquisition underscores Alphabet’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning the company as a leader in clean energy solutions for energy-intensive industries. By integrating Intersect’s capabilities, Alphabet aims to meet surging data center demands and expand its renewable energy footprint in the U.S. market.
