In line with its global commitment to sustainability, Amazon is set to procure 473MW of renewable energy from the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. As the world's leading corporate purchaser of renewable energy, Amazon already boasts over 500 solar and wind power projects globally, and its dedication continues to grow. The e-commerce giant aims to generate more than 77,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy annually.

Through a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, Amazon will increase its share of output from the Moray West offshore wind farm to 473MW once the site becomes operational later this year. This move aligns with Amazon's ambitious goal of powering all its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025, surpassing its original target of 2030.

The Moray West project, an 882MW wind farm off the Scottish coast, is a significant step towards achieving Amazon's renewable energy objectives. Lindsay McQuade, Director of Energy, EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS), emphasized the company's commitment to transitioning to carbon-free energy sources as part of its Climate Pledge to reach net zero carbon across operations by 2040.

In 2022, 90% of Amazon's electricity consumption was sourced from renewable energy, reflecting its dedication to decarbonizing operations. Across Europe in 2023, Amazon announced 39 new renewable energy projects, contributing over 1GW of clean energy capacity to grids. As a major investor in solar and wind projects, Amazon has become Europe's and the UK's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.

Adam Selipsky, CEO of AWS, highlighted Amazon's ongoing efforts to innovate and collaborate with policymakers to address climate change impacts. With over 90% of operations powered by renewables last year, Amazon remains steadfast in its pursuit of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2025.

Source: energydigital.com