AEP plans $4 billion fuel cell plant in Wyoming to power Google
The 702-megawatt facility, built on Bloom Energy fuel cells under a 20-year power deal, is slated to be fully running by the end of 2028.
American Electric Power (AEP) will invest $4 billion to build a 702-megawatt (MW) fuel cell power plant near Cheyenne, Wyoming, and sell its output to Google under a 20-year power purchase agreement, the Ohio-based utility announced Wednesday.
The deal is the latest example of a technology company locking in dedicated electricity supply as its power needs grow. Google has a planned data center in Cheyenne and has also reached agreements with South Dakota-based utility Black Hills to supply it.
Google will buy the electricity from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, a company about 92% owned and controlled by AEP. Construction is set to begin in 2026, with the plant scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2028.
The facility will use fuel cell technology developed by Bloom Energy. AEP said the technology generates electricity without burning natural gas, and that the project includes plans to add carbon capture to enable near-zero-emissions power.
"As power demand continues to grow, AEP is bringing together new technologies and strong partnerships to deliver reliable, innovative energy solutions quickly and at scale," the company said.
This brief is based on an article published Oct. 15, 2026, by Kenny Fisher in ESG Today. Read the original: https://www.esgtoday.com/aep-to-build-4-billion-fuel-cell-project-to-supply-low-carbon-power-to-google/
This article was produced with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed by an editor before publication.
