Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan
1. Microsoft is acquiring 100 MW of solar capacity from Shizen Energy. 2. Deal spans four solar developments, securing output for 20 years. 3. Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in Japan to expand compute capacity. 4. Solar energy has become a preferred choice for tech firms' data centers. 5. Microsoft has contracted over 1 GW of solar capacity this year.