Microsoft progresses plans for clean energy with FRV Australia

Microsoft’s partnership with clean energy solution provider Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia (FRV Australia) is progressing with plans for its new Walla Walla Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia.  Microsoft and FRV signed the 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) in 2021. The agreement helped FRV secure funding for the solar farm project, allowing Microsoft to take steps towards its 100/100/0 commitment, which is to match 100 per cent of its electricity consumption with zero-carbon energy purchases by 2030.  The solar farm will have a peak power capacity of around 300 megawatts and will be connected to the national energy grid. This will also help Microsoft reach its goal of shifting to 100 per cent renewable energy supplies in its data centres, buildings and campuses by 2025.   “Transitioning to a decarbonised energy grid won’t happen…

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