Amazon powered entire global operations with clean power contracts in 2023

Michael Holder
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Amazon powered entire global operations with clean power contracts in 2023

US tech and retail giant matched electricity needs with power supply deals covering more than 500 wind and solar plants, hitting target seven years ahead of schedule

Amazon directly procured enough power from wind, solar, and other renewables generators to match all its electricity needs last year, reaching the milestone seven years ahead of schedule, the US tech and...

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