Orsted and Microsoft have entered into an agreement for Microsoft to purchase energy from a 430MW solar farm project in Texas.
Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will buy power from the 430MW Old 300 solar farm in Fort Bend County, which is expected to come online in the second half of next year.
Orsted onshore chief commercial officer Vishal Kapadia said: “Microsoft has ambitious sustainability objectives for their Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, and we’re thrilled to support their targets.
“Given the strong alignment in focus on emission reductions between our two organisations, I’m excited about our continued collaboration.”
Adrian Anderson, senior director, renewable energy at Microsoft, added: “On our journey to 100 percent renewable energy, we recognize that innovation and collaboration are fundamental in how we fight against climate change.
“We’re grateful for our collaboration with Orsted to deliver renewable energy in ERCOT and look forward to continued progress towards a net-zero carbon future.”
The Old 300 solar project is located on approximately 2,800 acres of privately owned land located near the City of Needville in Fort Bend County, Texas.
The project represents an investment of more than $400m in the local community aimed at benefiting landowners, schools, and other community services for years to come via lease payments and property taxes.