Microsoft Strengthens Clean Energy Transition In Asia Through Investment And AI Technology

JAKARTA - Microsoft is expanding its strategic steps in Asia to support the clean energy transition, by combining investment in renewable energy, the application of artificial intelligence (AI), and environmental sustainability programs.

Across Asia, Microsoft signed a long-term agreement for carbon-free electricity procurement and the application of various technologies ranging from AI-based network forecasting to circular data center solutions that make the energy system more reliable, efficient, and sustainable.

At the same time, we are partnering with governments, utility companies, and industry associations to address policy bottlenecks and enable faster progress.

Specifically, in Singapore, Microsoft collaborates with EDP Renewables to develop a roof solar power portfolio of up to 200 MW. The country is also home to the Circular Center, Microsoft's server recycling center and cloud hardware.

Devices that are no longer used are reprocessed, with components that are still feasible to be distributed to schools, training programs, and manufacturing.

In Malaysia, Microsoft partnered with CLEAN International to install a rainwater storage and filtration system in 50 schools, which benefits about 20,000 people.

In Asia, we have invested in Eversource Capital, which has mobilized USD 2 billion and prevented 13.4 million tonnes of CO2, and at SEACEF, which reduces the risk of early renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia, the company said.

In Japan, Microsoft signed a 20-year virtual electricity purchase agreement (PPA) with Shizen Energy for 25 MW of solar power.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, companies play a role in policy advocacy that gave birth to the Special Law on the Expansion of the National Electricity Network (separated in February 2025). In addition, cooperation with K-Water will create wetland to restore water flow equivalent to the daily needs of one million people.

Then in India, Microsoft is working with FluxGen and Botanical Water Technologies to save millions of liters of water annually while providing drinking water for underserved communities.

"Microsoft is committed to playing a role as a long-term net energy user, a technology partner implementing AI, and a policy collaborator who forms a possible condition," he concluded.