Microsoft has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for the energy produced by a 74-megawatt solar power facility in North Carolina.

The Wilkinson Solar Energy Center will be built, owned and operated by Invenergy, the companies said in a joint announcement Wednesday.

The deal means that Microsoft’s renewable energy portfolio will stand at more than 1.3 gigawatts, the statement added.

The new facility is due to commence commercial operations in 2019, while it’s estimated that more than 500 jobs are set to be created during its construction.

Editorial Team
The Editorial Team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers, researchers and subject matter experts equipped with data and insights to deliver useful news updates. We are experts with the mission to inform, educate and inspire the industry. We are passionately curious, enthusiastic, and motivated to positively impact the world. Send us a tip via hello @ pvbuzz [dot] com.

Updated | Hanwha files lawsuit against JinkoSolar, LONGi Solar, and REC Group for patent infringement

Previous article

Saskatoon Mennonite church takes renewable energy approach

Next article

Comments

Comments are closed.