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Tech Giants Expand Clean Power Buys
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Executive Summary
Microsoft and Amazon expanded renewable power deals to match global electricity use and cut Scope 2 emissions across their operations
- Microsoft says it matched 100 percent of global electricity use with renewable energy in 2025
- Since 2020, Microsoft contracted 40 GW of renewable supply across 26 countries
- About 19 GW of Microsoft's contracted capacity is online, with 21 GW due within five years
- Microsoft estimates its renewable procurement has avoided about 25 million metric tons of Scope 2 emissions
- Microsoft used long-term PPAs, clean tariffs, and supplier partnerships to finance solar, wind, and hydro projects
- Microsoft plans to add nuclear energy, grid upgrades, carbon capture, and AI tools for power deployment
- Amazon also reported 100 percent renewable electricity and more than 40 GW of carbon-free capacity across 28 countries
Quick Facts
- What: Expanding renewable power procurement and matching electricity use
- Where: Across 26 to 28 countries worldwide
- Why: To cut emissions and support clean power growth
- Who: Microsoft and Amazon as major corporate buyers
- When: Announced in 2025 after years of contracting
Coverage Timeline: 8 Days
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Microsoft reports 100 percent of global electricity consumption matched by renewable energy across 26 countries.
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Microsoft matches 2025 global electricity use with renewable energy through corporate PPAs across 26 countries.
Microsoft matches annual electricity use with renewables across 26 countries via long term PPAs.
Amazon leads corporate renewable energy procurement by expanding wind, solar and storage capacity across 28 countries in the 2020s.