Microsoft, Nike and Common Energy have partnered to subscribe to Standard Solar’s first community solar project in Oregon. The 2.5-MW Skyward Community Solar project, located in Clackamas County, will generate 3.6 million kWh of clean energy each year, which will be fed into the broader electrical grid.

“At Microsoft, part of our vision for a sustainable future is advocating for innovative technology that empowers and benefits everyone,” said Katie Ross, global sustainability program manager at Microsoft. “We are proud to be a lead partner in this initiative that helps achieve environmental goals while also supporting low-income residences with clean, affordable energy. We are excited to partner on this project and be part of bringing a greener grid to the entire Clackamas County community.”

Microsoft will make up the project’s commercial allocation. Approximately 100 Nike employees have subscribed to the residential portion of the project. In addition, 10% of Skyward’s generation has been allocated to qualified low- and moderate-income households, who will receive a discount on their electric bills.

“We’re excited that our first completed project in Oregon, a state that requires 50 percent of electricity come from renewable sources by 2040, not only serves the residents of Clackamas County, but also some of the large corporations that employ them,” said Mike Streams, Chief Development Officer at Standard Solar. “More companies are turning to solar to boost their bottom line with a cleaner and more secure form of energy. Standard Solar looks forward to supporting many more solar projects in the state.”

News item from Common Energy