Microsoft is buying 100 MW solar capacity from Japanese developer Shizen Energy, which is the latest in a string of renewable energy deals designed to meet the growing calculation needs of the technical company.
agreementWhich companies announced at the end of last week, four separate solar development was included; One is already working and three are under construction. The deal covers output from plants for 20 years.
Microsoft at Seattle already operates two data centers in Japan. Microsoft has calculation capacity Slapped to expand As the company invests $ 2.9 billion in the country next year.
Solar has become one Favorite source of power For tech companies and data center operators in recent years because it is quick and cheaper for construction. Solar is one of the cheapest forms of new generating capacity, and projects are usually completed within 18 months. Also, users can start power drawing power before the completion of the entire project.
Microsoft has been a large buyer of solar in recent months. Ever since the year started, the company has signed more than 1 gigawatt of solar capacity.
