Engie US Wind is to supply electricity to Walmart from two under-construction wind farms in the US under virtual power purchase agreements totalling 366MW.
Walmart is buying 166MW from the Prairie Hill project in Texas and 200MW from the King Plains facility in Oklahoma.
The energy produced annually matches to portions of electricity load in Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centres throughout parts of the ERCOT and Southwest Power Pool markets.
The deal will help Walmart progress towards its goal of powering 50% of its operations with renewable energy by the end of 2025.
It complements Walmart’s existing VPPA with Engie for 150MW at the Triple H wind farm in South Dakota, where construction is also underway.
Walmart vice president of energy Mark Vanderhelm said: “Sourcing from wind energy projects – like these from Engie – is a core component in the mix to meet our goals.
“The energy we’ll procure from these facilities represents an important leap forward on our renewable energy journey and reinforces Walmart’s broader mission to spark collective action – alongside key partners – to drive environmental sustainability.”
Engie North America executive vice president in charge of global renewables Gwenaelle Avice-Huet said: “We are excited to expand our relationship with Walmart in such creative ways.
“Walmart’s leadership in promoting sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in all aspects of its operations has set a truly amazing example for global companies that all should follow. Our companies are fully aligned to build a zero carbon future together.”