French developer Neoen has signed a power purchase agreement to supply digital infrastructure provision and services outfit Equinix with at least 30MW of wind energy in Finland.
Under the 10-year agreement, Equinix will purchase 85% of the green energy and guarantees of origin to be produced by the Björkliden wind farm in Finland.
Located in the municipality of Närpes, in the western region of Ostrobothnia, the wind farm will have seven wind turbines, with a total capacity of at least 35MW.
Neoen owns an 80% stake in the project, the remaining 20% being owned by Prokon, which co-developed this project.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2023, with commissioning to follow in 2024.
The PPA is partially indexed to market prices.
Sami Holopainen, Managing Director Finland at Equinix, said: “It is vital companies work together to ensure the digital footprint of our global economy is as sustainable as possible. At Equinix, we are committed to achieving our long-term goal of 100% clean and renewable energy across our portfolio of over 235 data centres around the world.
“With the support of Neoen and Prokon in Finland, we are one step further to accomplishing that and our pledge to become climate neutral globally by 2030 and achieve our science-based targets.”
Jerri Loikkanen, Managing Director of Neoen Finland, added: “We are delighted to see global companies like Equinix committing to Finnish wind power and honoured that they have selected Neoen to provide renewable energy to the five leading data centres Equinix operates in the country.
“Neoen’s seventh long-term power purchase agreement in Finland highlights our significant role in pushing carbon neutrality in the country.”