(Telecompaper) Google said it has signed 18 new energy deals that together will amount to a package of 1,600 megawatt (MW). The company has also awarded two grants, each of USD 500,000, to support organisations looking to expand access to clear energy for all businesses. The announcements come ahead of the Global Climate Strike on 20-27 September and as data centres operator all over the world try to meet demand for data and energy.