Microsoft and Iberdrola have expanded a quietly consequential partnership into Europe with two new long‑term power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 150 MW and an explicit roadmap to weave cloud, AI and energy infrastructure together across Iberdrola’s global operations. The deal links...
Microsoft and Iberdrola have signed two long‑term power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain that add 150 MW of contracted wind capacity to Microsoft’s European renewable portfolio, and the deal doubles as a strategic technology partnership that will lean on Azure, Microsoft Copilot, and joint...
A Mission to Bring the Clean Energy Future
Subtitle: How a Microsoft Garage hackathon project — now a commercial workstream — is using generative AI to break permitting bottlenecks and accelerate the global energy transition
By: WindowsForum Staff Writer
Lede: A Microsoft Hackathon prototype...
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Transitioning data centers to sustainable energy is not merely a matter of operational preference; it is fast becoming a business imperative. As the need to lower operational costs, meet aggressive green initiatives, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels intensifies, data center administrators...
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The push for sustainability in the data center industry is more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. With soaring energy demands and a growing commitment to green initiatives, data center administrators are increasingly exploring renewable and low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuels...
Link Removed - Invalid URL after the 9.0-magnitude earthquake has raised questions over the option of using nuclear power to generate electricity. The disaster has prompted an outpouring of fierce opposition to nuclear energy, and many states have begun weighing their nuclear futures. However...
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Sweden is famous from some time for its eco-friendly culture and politics. Ever since the 1973 oil crisis, Sweden has made a commitment to reduce dependence of fossil fuels. The Nordic country was depending on imported fossil fuels being vulnerable to price changes on the global market.
The...
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