1 minute read | August.11.2025
Microsoft's collaboration with clean energy development and investment firm Sunwealth helps to accelerate the development of 100 MW of new community-based distributed solar projects over the next four years. Microsoft will purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from the projects through a long-term agreement as part of its commitment to become carbon negative by 2030.
Orrick represented Microsoft.
Through this agreement, Microsoft will enable and advance the growth of Sunwealth’s portfolio of impactful, community-based solar projects across California. These projects will be developed and managed by Sunwealth and deployed in partnership with schools, affordable housing providers, community centers, nonprofits, small and mid-sized businesses, and other community-serving organizations.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Sunwealth to support Microsoft’s sustainability goals while enabling economic development in communities across California,” said Danielle Decatur, Microsoft’s Director of Renewable Energy and Community.
Orrick’s Lana Le Hir and Teresa Hill led the team that advised Microsoft. The team also included Monica Molina and Alex Fields.