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Alphabet to Acquire Intersect for $4.75 Billion to Power AI Data Centers

The deal gives Google a direct path to co‑located renewable generation that can shorten grid interconnection waits.

Overview

  • Alphabet announced a definitive agreement to buy Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus the assumption of debt.
  • The acquisition includes Intersect’s team and multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects, including a co‑located site under construction in Haskell County, Texas.
  • Intersect will continue operating under its own brand and partner closely with Google’s technical infrastructure organization.
  • Intersect’s operating assets in Texas and its operating and in‑development assets in California are excluded and will remain with investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.
  • Closing is subject to customary approvals with completion expected in the first half of 2026, supporting Google’s plan to manage energy costs and accelerate capacity for AI and cloud services.