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As part of the agreement, Candela will develop a new solar power project, boosting the local economy as a result of the investment and creating new construction and permanent full-time jobs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paywall is-loaded\">\n<p>This agreement is a part of Google\u2019s biggest renewable energy purchase ever, announced by the company in September 2019, which is also the largest-ever corporate purchase of renewable power \u2014 overall, a 1,600 MW package that will comprise 18 new energy deals, of which Candela\u2019s PPA is a part.<\/p>\n<p><em>News item from Candela Renewables<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Candela Renewables announced an agreement with Google for a 140-MW power purchase agreement in Texas, bringing new green energy to the ERCOT power grid. 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