Microsoft Corp. signed its first-ever long-term deal to procure renewable energy in Japan, as the tech giant rushes to meet ambitious green goals for its data-centers and operations.

Shizen Energy Inc. signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to provide 25 megawatts of solar power capacity from a project in Aichi prefecture, according to a statement from the Japanese renewables developer. The power purchase agreement — a scheme used to lock in an electricity supply at a negotiated rate — is part of Microsoft’s goal to become carbon negative by 2030.

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