TechCrunch Industry News Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks; also, Trump admin halts 6 GW of offshore wind leases again
Dec 23, 2025
Alphabet is making a bold move, acquiring Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to enhance its data center energy supply. This latest acquisition aims to tackle energy grid bottlenecks. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has paused several offshore wind leases, citing national security concerns over radar interference. The reasoning behind this decision raises questions, as it seems to conflict with the growing push for renewable energy. Exciting developments are shaping the future of energy and tech!
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Alphabet Secures Own Power Supply
- Alphabet will buy Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to secure clean energy and data center power capacity.
- The deal helps Alphabet bypass strained local utilities and expand data parks tied to wind, solar, and batteries.
Data Parks Co-Locate Power And Compute
- Intersect's new 'data parks' sit adjacent to wind, solar and battery projects to serve AI demand.
- Google will be the primary user but campuses can host other companies' AI chips as well.
Offshore Wind Paused Over Radar Concerns
- The Biden-era pause recounts national security concerns about radar interference near East Coast wind projects.
- Reports show mitigation efforts have allowed radar agencies to maintain missions while enabling wind deployments.