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Microsoft anchors $9B renewable energy coalition

Last updated: December 12, 2024 8:53 am
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Big Tech Companies Shift Focus to Renewable Energy Investments

After months of promoting their investments in nuclear power, big tech companies are now turning their attention to renewable energy sources.

Google made headlines on Tuesday by announcing a $20 billion commitment to funding renewable power projects across the United States. Following suit, Microsoft joined forces with Acadia Infrastructure Capital to launch the Climate and Communities Investment Coalition.

Organized by Acadia, the coalition aims to invest $9 billion in building 5 gigawatts of renewable power capacity, which is sufficient to power nearly 1 million homes. Brian O’Callaghan, vice president at Acadia, emphasized the importance of corporate involvement in accelerating the expansion of renewable energy.

Microsoft has already utilized the coalition to support a 210-megawatt solar farm in Texas, in collaboration with the Sustain Our Future Foundation. This nonprofit organization provides grants to communities to facilitate their adoption of renewable energy technologies. Climate tech investors are exploring the use of catalytic capital to stimulate further private investment in overlooked technologies or regions.

Unlike Google’s strategy, Microsoft has not specifically linked these renewable power projects to any of its current or planned data centers. It is anticipated that the renewable energy credits generated will contribute to Microsoft’s overall sustainability efforts, similar to other renewable energy initiatives the company has endorsed.

Acadia plans to complete the construction of these renewable energy projects within a five-year timeframe, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainable energy development.

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