Zelestra inks PPA with Microsoft

Zelestra has announced a collaboration with ECODES and Microsoft to boost social and environmental community investment in Aragón, Spain.
The company said Microsoft has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement for the clean energy produced by Zelestra’s Escatrón II and Fuendetodos II solar projects in Zaragoza, which are under construction and will have a total capacity of 95.7 MWac.
Zelestra said the agreement includes a community benefits initiative in which Aragón-based nonprofit ECODES will receive funding to implement direct impact programs and lead grant-making activities to support community-led sustainability initiatives, particularly for vulnerable communities.
The company said Community Funds will be used to expand access to sustainable infrastructure and healthy environments, advance economic inclusion and strengthen capacity building for community-serving organisations.
Zelestra said the scheme supports its global social investment commitments through its Education, Energy and Environment strategy and aligns with Microsoft’s carbon negative goals and Datacenter Community Pledge.
The company said the collaboration is also aligned with ECODES’ mission to ensure no one is left behind during the energy transition.
Scarlett Alvarez Uzcategui said: “This progressive collaboration with ECODES and Microsoft aligns perfectly with our commitment to deliver meaningful, positive impact in the communities where we operate. We will be present in Aragón for the long-term, managing our projects to support Microsoft’s clean energy needs, and we are certain that the benefits of this initiative will also have a lasting positive impact for communities nearby.”
Cecilia Foronda said: “This collaboration with Zelestra and Microsoft is a unique opportunity to help accelerate the transition to a green, inclusive, and responsible economy in Aragon and across Spain. ECODES commits to listen to local stakeholders so that the benefits of this collaboration reach those who need them most, strengthening social participation and territorial balance and leaving no one behind”.
Eoin Doherty said: “As Microsoft grows its presence in Aragon, we are committed to advancing community prosperity, well-being, and sustainability. This collaboration with Zelestra and ECODES is an important part of fulfilling this commitment and ensuring that we meet our clean energy goals in a way that delivers lasting benefits to the local community.”
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