ETR · News · 20261019N
Data Center / Load Growth
ENTERGY CORP /DE/ · 2026-10-19 · Importance 57 · Surprise 42 · Contradicted
Entergy is planning a US$600 million grid expansion in Arkansas to support Google’s West Memphis data center campus. The plan includes 1,400 megawatt-hours of battery storage and a 440-megawatt solar purchase agreement, with operations expected by 2028 pending regulatory approval. Google is expected to cover resource costs, and the expansion is projected to save Entergy customers at least US$500 million over 20 years.
Key facts
- Entergy announced a US$600 million grid expansion in Arkansas to support Google's West Memphis data center campus. source
- Operations for the Arkansas expansion are expected by 2028, pending regulatory approval. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | probable | — | Entergy announced a US$600 million grid expansion in Arkansas to support Google's West Memphis data center campus. |
| cash | negative | probable | — | Entergy announced a US$600 million grid expansion in Arkansas to support Google's West Memphis data center campus. |