Digital Realty contracts 80MW of renewable energy for Facebook

American colocation provider Digital Realty has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for approximately 80MW of solar capacity from SunEnergy. The power will be used to run the data halls leased by social media and advertising giant Facebook. “Our scale and position as a leader in data center sustainability enabled us to execute this first of its kind agreement in support of Facebook’s sustainability goals,” Digital Realty CEO William Stein said. “Many of our customers have specific renewable energy requirements, and we work diligently to provide cost-competitive solutions tailored to their needs.