Google plans to build a 780 MW AI data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, and has reached an agreement with Xcel Energy to add 1,400 MW of wind power, 200 MW of solar power, and 300 MW of battery storage capacity to the local grid, aiming for 24/7 carbon-free operations by 2030. However, some experts and residents have expressed doubts about the necessity of the grid upgrade and its impact on the environment and electricity bills.