Microsoft is deepening its global clean energy footprint with new solar power agreements in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint while supporting community development in key growth markets.
In Latin America, Microsoft has partnered with Powertrust, an energy procurement platform, to back the construction of 270 MW of solar capacity over the next four years. The projects, spread across Mexico and Brazil, will generate Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that Microsoft will purchase to offset its energy use.
According to Microsoft’s energy director Danielle Decatur, the partnership will “enable sustainability infrastructure that enhances the well-being of local communities.” Both companies emphasized that the initiative will target regions with limited access to low-carbon energy, creating jobs, training workers, and partnering with local NGOs to ensure equitable project development.
Powertrust CEO Nick Fedorkiw described the deal as “a powerful example of how corporate climate leadership can go hand-in-hand with community empowerment,” noting that distributed solar offers tangible benefits to the people who need them most.
While RECs remain a debated mechanism—often criticized for not directly guaranteeing new clean generation—the deal aligns with Microsoft’s broader efforts to expand renewable infrastructure across emerging markets. The tech giant previously signed a 15-year wind power deal in Brazil with AES and continues to invest heavily in regional cloud and AI facilities, committing $2.7 billion in Brazil alone.
In Europe, Microsoft has struck a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Spanish developer Zelestra for 95.7 MW of solar power from two projects in Aragón—Escatrón II and Fuendetodos II. Beyond supplying Microsoft’s local data centers, the deal will fund a Community Fund managed by the NGO ECODES, supporting local infrastructure, education, and sustainability programs.
These agreements form part of Microsoft’s global plan to match 100% of its electricity use with zero-carbon power by 2025 and become carbon negative by 2030. The company has already contracted 34 GW of renewable capacity worldwide and continues to lead among major tech firms in advancing climate-focused investments tied to social impact.