Microsoft Secures 95.7 MW Solar Supply in Spain with Zelestra and ECODES

Microsoft signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zelestra for 95.7 MWac of solar power from the Escatrón II and Fuendetodos II projects in Aragón, Spain, supporting its carbon-negative goals and expanding datacenter operations. The deal includes a community benefits fund managed by nonprofit ECODES to fund local sustainability, social inclusion, and access to green infrastructure for vulnerable groups, emphasizing just transition principles. This model integrates corporate renewable procurement with regional socioeconomic development, enhancing project resilience and local acceptance while aligning with Europe’s rising ESG expectations for energy buyers.​
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