Microsoft's Renewable Energy Goal Hits Snag With Gas Generators in Mexico
Microsoft's ambitious plan to power its operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025 faces a hurdle. The tech giant is temporarily using gas generators to power one of its data centers in Mexico due to grid connection delays.
The data center, situated in the municipality of Colón, Querétaro, is part of Microsoft's Mexico Central region. The company has been granted permission to use seven gas generators, covering around 70 percent of the center's energy demand for about 12 hours daily, for at least four months. This move is a setback for Microsoft's clean energy goal, as it relies on fossil fuels.
Mexico hosts 166 operational data centers, with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google investing over $7 billion in the country since 2020. Despite the investment, infrastructure challenges persist, leading to such temporary solutions.
Microsoft's use of gas generators in Mexico highlights the challenges in transitioning to renewable energy, even for committed companies. The exact duration and impact of this temporary measure remain to be seen, potentially affecting Microsoft's 2025 clean energy target.
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