While AI continues to be a hot topic in the environmental world, Microsoft is making strides toward pursuing advancements with eco-consciousness at the forefront.
EDP Renewables North America — a wind energy company — announced in February that it delivered three solar projects and signed a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with tech giant Microsoft. Two of these projects are based in Illinois, and one is a solar park in Texas.
According to Reuters, “the projects will generate about 400 megawatts, out of which Microsoft will purchase about 389 MW of electricity and renewable energy credits through virtual power purchase agreements.”
Though AI is already deeply embedded in internet and search engine use, as it becomes increasingly popular, the energy required to power it continues to rise. Most AI is powered by data centers that run on fossil fuels, such as gas, which increases pollution and planetary…
