Microsoft has added 389 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to its portfolio to support its significant power requirements, mainly driven by its AI initiatives. The installations include solar projects in Illinois and Texas developed by EDP Renewables North America. This purchase constitutes a 2% increase in the company's renewable energy contracts, which amount to nearly 20 gigawatts. Fast deployment of renewable energy sources is critical for Microsoft’s operations, and hybrid energy installations are increasingly being utilized to ensure consistent energy availability. These efforts align with Microsoft’s commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030.
Microsoft's latest commitment of 389 megawatts of renewable energy underscores its push to meet significant power demands for AI while aiming for carbon negativity by 2030.
Rapid procurement of renewable energy serves not only to meet cloud and AI operations' high energy needs but also supports Microsoft’s sustainability goals and increasingly rigorous climate targets.
The shift to renewable energy, particularly through quick-deploy projects like solar and hybrid installations, illustrates how tech companies are adapting to meet their energy requirements rapidly.
Microsoft's investments in various forms of carbon removal demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to achieving its ambitious goal of being carbon negative by 2030.
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