RWE powers Global Switch's London data centre with wind energy

RWE's power purchase agreement (PPA) with Global Switch marks a significant step in decarbonizing data centre operations. Under the eight-year agreement, RWE will supply 70 gigawatt hours of clean electricity annually to Global Switch's London data centre, sourced from the 57.4 MW Brechfa Forest West onshore wind farm in southwest Wales. This deal enables Global Switch to reduce its carbon footprint and meet increasing demand for sustainable data centre solutions, while providing RWE with a stable revenue stream for its renewable energy generation. The PPA underscores the growing trend of large energy consumers directly procuring renewable energy to meet sustainability targets and hedge against volatile energy prices. The involvement of RWE, a leading global renewable energy player, and Global Switch, a major data centre operator, highlights the increasing collaboration between energy producers and consumers to drive the energy transition. This agreement serves as a model for similar partnerships aimed at powering energy-intensive industries with clean energy sources.