Clearway Signs 335 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Microsoft

Clearway Energy Group (Clearway) has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 335 MW Mount Storm wind farm in Grant County, West Virginia, USA.

This collaboration aims to support Microsoft's sustainability and decarbonization goals by providing carbon-free energy. The Mount Storm project will utilize American-made equipment and is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to the local community, including millions of dollars in tax revenue, hundreds of construction jobs, and funding for community benefit programs. 

This agreement is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to achieve 100% renewable energy coverage for its electricity consumption by 2025 and to become carbon negative by 2030. The company has entered into multiple renewable energy agreements worldwide, including a 437.6 MW green attribute sale contract with ReNew in India and a 446 MW PPA with RWE for onshore wind projects in Texas.

Clearway Energy Group, headquartered in San Francisco, operates a portfolio comprising approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity across 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets.​

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