Microsoft and Sunseap venture into agreement in Singapore

Microsoft Corporation affirmed venturing into a new agreement with Sunseap Group that signifies Microsoft’s first clean energy deal in Asia creating the single-largest solar energy portfolio in Singapore to date.

The 60 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar portfolio will span hundreds of rooftops across the nation. This is the largest rooftop solar project in Singapore and the first rooftop solar portfolio in the country focused on serving datacenter energy consumption.

Kevin Wo, managing director, Microsoft Singapore said “We’re proud to work with Sunseap, the leading solar provider in Singapore, to support the growth of the local clean energy economy. With the agreement, Microsoft will improve the sustainability of our local operations and make important progress toward our corporate sustainability goals for datacenters.”

The 20 year agreement entails Microsoft purchasing 100% of the renewable energy attributes to the grid. The agreement also signifies progress for Singapore in the renewables sector.

Sunseap’s vice president of Corporate Origination and Development based in California, stated, “This contract, focused on serving Microsoft’s datacenter operations, highlights how environmentally responsible energy buyers can lead Singapore’s evolution as a global technology hub while fulfilling their sustainability goals. Microsoft also serves as a role model more broadly for leading corporate buyers pursuing clean energy strategies in Asia, and their support on this project inspires our work in Singapore and our operations throughout Asia as we now collaborate with our clients in multiple countries across the region.”