Microsoft to Invest $10B in Renewable Energy to Power Data Centers

Microsoft on May 1 announced it has signed a deal with Brookfield Asset Management to invest more than $10 billion to develop renewable energy capacity to power its growing demand for artificial intelligence and data centers. 

Brookfield will deliver 10.5 GW of renewable energy for Microsoft between 2026 and 2030 in the U.S. and Europe under the agreement. 

Microsoft has pledged to have 100% of its electricity matched by zero-carbon energy purchases by 2030. 

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Solar Company Design 1 Group Fined $220K

Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett on May 3 said solar company Design 1 Group engaged in “unconscionable and deceptive acts and practices” and will be ordered to pay $220,977 in fines. 

A court also ordered the company to stop doing business in Kansas until it is licensed and obtains all necessary permits. 

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