Avangrid Signs 140 MW Bluebird Solar PPA with Microsoft
Type: Ppa · Technology: Solar · Country: United States · Capacity: 140 MW · Announced: 2026-05-28
Avangrid has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 140 MWdc Bluebird Solar project. This agreement expands their existing renewable energy partnership in the U.S., bringing Avangrid's total contracted capacity to over 500 MW. The Bluebird Solar project is located in Klickitat County, Washington, and is expected to commence operations in 2028. The development of this project is anticipated to create approximately 300 construction jobs.
Analysis
Avangrid has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 140 MWdc Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, Washington. This PPA expands Avangrid's existing renewable energy partnership in the U.S., bringing their total contracted capacity to over 500 MW. Microsoft, a Redmond-based technology giant, is investing heavily in renewable energy procurement to power its global operations. Avangrid is a diversified energy company focused on renewable energy generation, developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy facilities. The Bluebird Solar project is expected to commence operations in 2028 and create approximately 300 construction jobs.
Key points
- Avangrid signed a PPA with Microsoft.
- The deal is for the 140 MWdc Bluebird Solar project.
- The project is located in Klickitat County, Washington, United States.
- Operations are expected to commence in 2028.
- The agreement brings Avangrid's total contracted capacity with Microsoft to over 500 MW.