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Pivot Energy and Microsoft Partner to Develop 500 MW Solar Projects Nationwide
Slice of Energy Team
August 12, 2024
Key Highlights:
Pivot Energy and Microsoft to develop 500 MWac solar projects in 20 U.S. states between 2025 and 2029.
Largest Renewable Energy Credit (REC) agreement for Pivot Energy and Microsoft's first major distributed generation portfolio.
Projects to support local communities with diversity initiatives, workforce training, and energy bill savings for low-income subscribers.
1 billion kWh annually, powering 90,000 homes and removing 165,000 gas-powered cars off the road.
Source (PR Newswire)
Notable Quotes:
"This collaboration between Pivot Energy and Microsoft exemplifies the power and impact that distributed generation can have. Pivot Energy is proud of our industry-leading role in developing solar projects that benefit local communities. We are honored to collaborate with Microsoft to provide purpose-driven solar energy."
"Through our work with Pivot Energy and with its commitments to driving community impact, this collaboration helps to build more inclusive, local economic growth across 100 communities while addressing the sustainability needs and opportunities within those communities."
Our Take:
The partnership between Pivot Energy and Microsoft represents a significant milestone in the renewable energy sector, demonstrating how large-scale corporations can lead the charge toward a sustainable future. By focusing on distributed generation and community impact, this agreement not only advances Microsoft's ambitious carbon reduction goals but also ensures that the benefits of clean energy reach the most underserved communities. The emphasis on diversity, workforce development, and economic inclusion sets a precedent for how renewable energy projects can be designed to drive local growth and equity, marking this collaboration as a model for future industry efforts.