Amazon Invests ⁣in Renewable ⁢Energy to Power California Facilities

Amazon Enters into Power Purchase Agreement with AES

Amazon has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with AES ‍to source power from two solar farms located in Adelanto,‍ San‌ Bernardino County, California. The agreement marks a significant step towards Amazon’s goal of⁢ powering its ⁣facilities‍ in California with renewable energy.

Project Details

The Baldy Mesa project, launched on October 24th, consists of 150MW of⁣ solar power ⁣generation​ capacity and 75MW/300MWh of ​battery energy storage system (BESS). The smaller Silver ​Peak project comprises 50MW of solar power and 25MW/100MWh of BESS.

Powering Amazon’s ‌Data Centers

The project is part of a broader‌ power⁣ generation portfolio that Amazon has procured to power its‌ data center portfolio ⁣in California and Arizona, ​totaling 1.5GW ‌of power generation. This is the third large-scale renewable energy supply agreement between Amazon and AES, ⁤following two PPAs signed in May 2022 to provide electricity to ⁣Amazon’s California operations.

Renewable‍ Energy Supply Agreement

As part ‍of the agreement, AES will supply renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market, procuring power from a total of 450 MW of solar power and 225 MW of⁤ 4-hour BESS from its project portfolio. This investment in renewable energy will help reduce Amazon’s carbon footprint and contribute⁤ to a more ⁤sustainable future.