Microsoft has bolstered its clean energy portfolio with a 389-megawatt solar power acquisition, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable AI and cloud operations. The tech giant partnered with EDP Renewables North America to source power from three solar farms—two in southern Illinois and one near Austin, Texas—to support its data centers and offset energy demands elsewhere.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!With nearly 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, Microsoft’s latest purchase adds around 2% to its total, as detailed in its 2024 sustainability report. The company is aggressively securing renewable energy to meet the soaring power demands of AI. Unlike traditional power plants, solar farms can be deployed in as little as 18 months, enabling faster scalability for data center expansion.
To ensure round-the-clock renewable power, some projects integrate solar, wind, and battery storage, allowing continuous energy supply even when natural conditions fluctuate. This model is gaining traction, with Amazon recently signing a hybrid renewable energy deal in Portugal.
Beyond renewable purchases, Microsoft is investing in carbon removal technologies like direct air capture, enhanced rock weathering, and reforestation to meet its ambitious carbon-negative goal by 2030. The company recently secured over 7 million tons of carbon credits—covering nearly half of its 2023 emissions—through a deal with Chestnut Carbon.
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