Microsoft Datacenter Batteries To Support Growth Of Renewables On The Power Grid Updated On Mon, Jul 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global software giant, Microsoft has announced that it will deploy its ‘grid-interactive UPS technology’ at the datacenter maintained by the company in Dublin, Ireland later in 2022. The objective is to demonstrate that these kinds of technologies can help decarbonize power grids across the world. Microsoft holds that the renewable energy from 400 wind farms […] Read more
Microsoft To Buy Power From 100 MW Solar Project Being Built by Amplus Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Microsoft Corporation, one of the world’s largest purchasers of renewable energy, recently entered into a long-term agreement with Amplus Solar, a subsidiary of Malaysian oil and gas conglomerate Petronas in India, to buy power from a 100 MW solar project being developed by the latter in Rajasthan. Microsoft has taken a pledge to turn 100% […] Read more
US Advances ‘Right to Repair’ Bill for Auto, Electronic & Agri Sectors Updated On Fri, Feb 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy US Lawmakers have introduced three bills related to the right to repair, one for each of the automotive, agriculture, and electronics industries. These laws are meant to ensure that consumers get vehicles, electronic devices, and agriculture equipment serviced by independent shops. Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, […] Read more
Microsoft, AES to Bring Around-the-clock RE to Data Centers Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The AES Corporation has signed a 15-year agreement with tech company Microsoft to support the company in achieving its 100/100/0 by 2030 goal. Microsoft, one of the world’s largest purchasers of renewable energy, will use the around-the-clock renewable energy provided through this agreement to power its data centers located in Virginia. The structure of the […] Read more
Microsoft Commits to New Climate Goals: 100/100/0 by 2030 Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tech giant Microsoft has announced new goals: by 2030, the company will have 100% of its electricity consumption, 100% of the time, matched by zero carbon energy purchases. The new commitment expands the scope of Microsoft’s existing aims to execute power purchase agreements equivalent to 100% of its energy needs by 2025. “At Microsoft we […] Read more
GM & Cruise Partner With Microsoft to Commercialise Self-Driving EVs Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy GM and Cruise have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving EVs. General Motors (GM) and Cruise, have announced that they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving electric vehicles (EVs). As per the partnership agreement, the companies will bring together their […] Read more
bp & Microsoft Partner to Drive Digital Energy Innovation & Net Zero Goals Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy bp and Microsoft will collaborate as strategic partners to further digital transformation in energy systems and advance their net-zero carbon goals. bp and Microsoft Corporation have announced that they have agreed to collaborate as strategic partners to further digital transformation in energy systems and advance the net-zero carbon goals of both companies. This includes a […] Read more
Microsoft, Nike, Wipro and More Launch ‘Transform to Net Zero’ Initiative Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Nine companies have announced the establishment of a new initiative ‘Transform to Net Zero’ to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. The heads of nine companies have announced the establishment of a new initiative to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. The initiative, known as Transform to Net Zero, intends to […] Read more
Microsoft and Engie Announce Renewable Energy Agreements in US Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Microsoft and Engie have announced the signing of a solar and wind PPA in the US and the implementation of Darwin, a digital data management platform Microsoft and French multinational electric utility company Engie have announced the signing of a solar and wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in the United States and the implementation of […] Read more
