- Amazon has signed a long-term renewable power purchase agreement with RWE for 110MW of offshore wind energy in Germany.
- The deal supports Amazon’s 2040 net-zero target and helps finance RWE’s large-scale offshore wind expansion.
Amazon has signed a long-term clean energy agreement with RWE to buy 110 megawatts of electricity from the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The agreement supports Amazon’s clean energy strategy and helps RWE finance new offshore wind capacity.
Under this deal, the project will generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 139,000 German households each year. As a result, the agreement strengthens Germany’s renewable energy supply while supporting long-term energy security.
For Amazon, the contract supports its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 under The Climate Pledge. At the same time, RWE gains a stable long-term buyer, which improves project bankability and reduces revenue risk.
The Nordseecluster offshore wind project will be built in two phases. First, Nordseecluster A will deliver about 660 MW and is expected to start operations in early 2027. Then, Nordseecluster B will add another 900 MW and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2029. Notably, RWE owns 51% of the project, while Norges Bank Investment Management holds 49%.
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements like this help accelerate renewable energy deployment. In particular, these agreements help developers secure financing while allowing companies to lock in long-term clean power supply.
Meanwhile, Amazon’s electricity demand continues to grow, especially from data centres and logistics operations. Therefore, the company continues to expand renewable energy procurement to match its operational growth with cleaner power sources.
As of January 2025, Amazon had invested in 621 renewable energy projects globally. Together, these projects represent about 34 gigawatts of carbon-free energy capacity. In addition, Amazon matched 100% of the electricity used in its global operations with renewable energy for two consecutive years.
In Germany specifically, Amazon continues to expand its renewable portfolio. Currently, the company has ten renewable projects in the country, including offshore wind PPAs and onsite solar installations. When fully operational, these projects could generate enough electricity to match the annual consumption of over one million German homes.
Beyond electricity sourcing, Amazon is also reducing emissions through other initiatives. For example, the company is expanding its electric delivery fleet and improving energy efficiency across operations. Furthermore, it is working with suppliers to reduce supply chain emissions.
The Amazon–RWE agreement shows how corporate PPAs continue to drive offshore wind development. However, project timelines and grid integration challenges will influence delivery schedules. Even so, long-term clean energy contracts remain critical as global electricity demand continues to rise.
The deal reflects growing collaboration between technology companies and renewable energy developers. Consequently, these partnerships are helping scale clean energy while supporting global decarbonisation goals.