Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in Southeast Wisconsin to establish an AI-powered economic hub. This includes constructing a state-of-the-art datacenter campus in Mount Pleasant by 2026, establishing an AI Co-Innovation Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and providing AI upskilling to over 100,000 Wisconsinites by 2030. Additionally, Microsoft is committed to environmental sustainability and affordable energy access. Microsoft has partnered with National Grid to develop a new 250 MW solar project in Wisconsin, operational by 2027. By then, Microsoft’s total contribution to the local grid will exceed 4,000 MW, powering over 3 million homes. Moreover, Microsoft and National Grid will jointly allocate $20 million to a community fund supporting under-resourced and pollution-affected communities.
Microsoft boosts renewable energy in Wisconsin
Microsoft’s collaboration with National Grid will bring renewable energy to Wisconsin through a 250 MW solar project. (Image Credit: Pexels)
The dual-use project integrates agriculture under solar panels and floating aquaculture with energy storage. (Image Source: PRNewswire)
The Horsham project combines solar and battery storage, supporting grid stability and peak demand management. (Image Credit/Source: Atimedia/Pixabay)
The 20 MW solar project actively supports Eramet’s SBTi roadmap and climate goals. (Image Source: SolarPanal/Pixabay)
Sherco Solar is the Upper Midwest’s largest solar project, set to power 150,000 homes when fully operational. (Image Source: Xcel Energy)