Microsoft has deepened its commitment to clean energy by securing a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America. As part of the deal, three large-scale solar projects in the United States will supply Microsoft with 389 megawatts of electricity and renewable energy credits. The agreement aligns with the tech giant's push to power its expanding AI-driven data centres with sustainable energy sources.

The projects, located in Illinois and Texas, began operations between November and December last year. This includes a 140 MW solar installation in Jacksonville, a 110 MW site near Jerseyville, and a 150 MW park near Austin. EDP Renewables confirmed that this latest agreement brings its total number of operational projects with Microsoft in the US to five.

Big technology firms have significantly ramped up investments in renewable energy as they seek to offset the soaring electricity demand of AI infrastructure. Microsoft's partnership with EDP Renewables marks another step towards the company's sustainability targets, reinforcing its ambition to run entirely on renewable energy in the near future.