- Microsoft will support 270 MW of solar projects in Mexico and Brazil via renewable energy certificates, advancing its goal to become carbon negative by 2030.
- Projects include social impact programs, training, employment, and energy access improvements for low-income communities.
Microsoft has partnered with Powertrust to back 270 megawatts of solar projects in Mexico and Brazil. The support will come through the purchase of renewable energy certificates over the next four years. The collaboration also includes social programmes for communities with limited access to clean energy.
Under the deal, Microsoft will buy RECs from Powertrust’s solar portfolio. The company said the move strengthens its plan to become carbon negative by 2030. It also aligns with its broader strategy to reduce emissions by investing in sustainable energy projects worldwide.
Powertrust said the portfolio will deliver direct benefits to low-income households and community organisations. It expects the projects to lower electricity costs, create jobs and provide training in solar installation and maintenance. It added that civil society groups and community leaders will help shape the projects from the start.
The agreement also covers initiatives that support education, health services and local infrastructure in the project areas. Powertrust said these measures reflect its model for distributed renewable energy with social impact in emerging markets.
Both companies said the partnership will accelerate solar deployment in Latin America. Powertrust noted that the work forms part of its procurement platform for emerging markets, which helps global firms meet emissions-reduction goals.