RenewableLink Product Supports Global Data Center's Sustainability Goals
 

As a global firm specializing in the design, construction and operation of high-performance data centers worldwide, and serving hundreds of customers, including Fortune 1000 companies, this large data center firm recognized the link between both constructing and operating state-of-the-art data centers and the environmental impacts that go along with it. Understanding the need to address and align their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) corporate responsibility for reducing such impacts, they continue to transition operations, processes and procedures to be compatible with a sustainable future and committed to become carbon-free by 2040.
 

Challenge

With the construction of two new projects in Texas, the Firm needed renewable power within the state to ensure their buildings met their sustainability metrics. Having procured solar power for other facilities across the US and Europe, they knew they needed an established supplier with experience and expertise providing sustainable and reliable energy. Because local community support is also important to them, they wanted the renewable power to be sourced from a Texas project. 

Solution

Upon analyzing the energy needs and projected usage of the projects, and understanding the Firm’s sustainability requirements, NextEra Energy Services worked to secure a RenewableLink (retail + renewables) product structure with the Firm’s energy consultant. This product structure provided the simplicity of a traditional energy supply contract inclusive of renewable energy purchasing options, less the risk of onsite installation or significant investment. Incorporating new renewable assets as a part of a retail electric supply agreement provided the benefit of a long-term renewable transaction without the complications and risk of a traditional PPA. 

Result

The purchase includes a solar offtake of 30 MW (~75,000 MWh) and wind offtake comprising 10 MW (~33,000 MWh). This will result in approximately 85% of the firm’s ERCOT deregulated load in North Texas being supplied by renewable energy sources by the end of 2023. As the Firm transitions their energy requirements to focus on renewable sources across their portfolio, they remain committed to implementing technologies and strategies for creating a more sustainable future.