It’s not just manufacturers that make news about the adoption of more sustainable paths. After all, there are companies from other sectors betting on options that, from the outset, do not seriously harm the environment. In this case, Microsoft has signed a new partnership focused on solar energy.
Microsoft had already revealed intentions to cover its electricity consumption with renewable energy.
The novelty is not related to software development or anything else that we associate, from the outset, with Microsoft. However, it comes along with other similar plans that we have come to know, which aim to transform companies into more conscious corporations.
A Microsoft announced a “strategic alliance” with the solar panel maker Qcells. The partnership will ensure the supply of energy from renewable sources for Microsoft and the creation of a supply chain for Qcells.
Qcells will work with Microsoft to develop solar projects, as well as provide panels and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to select projects that Microsoft has contracted through power purchase agreements (PPAs).
The two companies announced it in a joint statement.
Justin Lee, CEO da Qcells
This partnership between Qcells and Microsoft forecasts the supply of more than 2.5 gigawatts of solar panels and related services – the equivalent of supplying more than 400,000 homes, according to the two companies -, with the latter committing to operate at 100% through renewable energy by 2025.
We strive to build and deliver clean energy solutions, including manufacturing facilities in the US. This partnership with Microsoft will help achieve this vision. This first step is just the beginning of a great partnership that not only supports both of our companies, but helps deliver a clean energy future for customers and communities.
Explained Justin Lee, CEO of Qcells.
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft
On the other hand, Brad Smith, president of Microsoftshared that "building a resilient solar energy supply chain is essential for advancing a global green energy economy", so "Microsoft's partnership with Qcells will help realize this vision".
We started to think that it really makes sense to go further and work more closely and collaboratively with solar panel suppliers. [...] because it helps us to have some control and certainty and it also does the same for our suppliers.
Partilhou Brian Janous, general manager of the energy strategy and research da Microsoft.
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