Microsoft to purchase 315 MW of solar energy in Virginia

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Microsoft today announced the single largest corporate purchase of solar energy ever in the United States. Microsoft will purchase 315 MW of energy from Pleinmont I and II solar projects in the commonwealth of Virginia.
Microsoft’s goal is to reach 60 percent carbon neutral by early 2020. So this deal will help Microsoft to make significant progress toward the goal.

“Today, we’re signing the largest corporate solar agreement in the United States, a 315 megawatt project in Virginia that will move us ahead of schedule in creating a cleaner cloud,” said Brad Smith, president, Microsoft. “This project means more than just gigawatts, because our commitment is broader than transforming our own operations; it’s also about helping others access more renewable energy.”

“Microsoft’s participation is a game-changer for this project and for other buyers,” said Ryan Creamer, CEO of sPower. “Their early commitment helped ensure that the project continued to move forward and come to fruition at a time of regulatory uncertainty. Microsoft’s large off-take also helped us offer very cost-competitive options for other buyers looking at our Virginia portfolios. We’re proud to be working with Microsoft on this innovative approach.”

Learn more about this project here.

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