Microsoft adds 475 MW of solar power for AI data centers

Maya Chen

AI Business CorrespondentMar 26TechCrunch AI✓Verified across 1 source

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Microsoft signed a deal with energy provider AES for three Midwest solar projects to power its expanding AI infrastructure. The move reflects growing demand for renewable energy to support data-intensive AI operations, signaling the tech industry's shift toward sustainable energy sources.

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