en.Wedoany.com Reported - Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the Blue Bird Solar Project, bringing the total renewable energy capacity under their partnership to over 500 megawatts.

The Blue Bird Solar Project, located in Klickitat County, Washington, has an installed capacity of 140 megawatts direct current (DC), equivalent to 100 megawatts alternating current (AC). Once operational, the facility will provide clean electricity to Microsoft, supporting its sustainability goals. This agreement marks the fourth renewable energy project developed in collaboration between Avangrid and Microsoft, following the Powell Creek Solar Project in Ohio, the Camino Solar Project in California, and the Juniper Canyon Wind Project in Washington (expected to commence commercial operation later this year). Among these, the Powell Creek and Camino solar projects have already entered commercial operation in 2025.

The agreement reflects the growing demand for renewable energy from major technology companies. As digital infrastructure, data centers, and artificial intelligence operations expand, corporate electricity needs have risen significantly. Long-term PPAs enable Microsoft to secure reliable clean energy sources while advancing its decarbonization goals.

Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda stated that the Blue Bird Solar Project strengthens the company's long-term commitment to energy development in Washington and brings economic benefits to local communities. The project is expected to create approximately 300 jobs during the construction phase, most of which will be filled by local union workers. During the operational period, the facility will provide permanent positions and generate approximately $11 million in property tax revenue, supporting public services, infrastructure, education, and community projects in Klickitat County.

The project involves an investment of approximately $300 million and is expected to commence commercial operation in 2028. Its location is near four other energy facilities already operated by Avangrid in Klickitat County, demonstrating the company's long-term commitment to the region. The project name "Blue Bird" is derived from the local ecological environment, as the area is known as the "Bluebird Capital of the World" due to its bluebird habitat.

Avangrid currently operates over 11 gigawatts of installed capacity across 25 U.S. states, encompassing nearly 100 solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. The Blue Bird Solar agreement further solidifies the partnership with Microsoft while supporting Washington's clean energy transition and economic growth.

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