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AEP Plans $4 Billion Fuel Cell Power Plant for Google, Signs Up to 1.6 GW Mainspring Generator Deal

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Briefings

American Electric Power (AEP) announced a $4 billion fuel cell project in Wyoming to supply Google with power, alongside a separate agreement to purchase 190 MW of Mainspring Energy generators. AEP previously secured 13 GW of gas turbines through 2031, but the fuel cell deal represents a new 702-MW capacity addition. The Mainspring deal covers up to 1.6 GW of mainspring generators, though the exact duration is unspecified in the provided text.

Key points

• AEP secured 13 GW of gas turbines through 2031, with a new 702-MW fuel cell plant planned for Wyoming to support Google's energy needs.
• AEP purchased 190 MW of Mainspring Energy linear generators under an agreement for up to 1.6 GW, though the specific term of this agreement remains unspecified.

Context and limitations

The provided evidence does not specify the exact duration of the Mainspring Energy agreement, nor does it confirm whether the fuel cell plant is fully operational or merely planned. The source is POWER Magazine, and the article appears to be from October 2026.

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