CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge platform
for securing and delivering digital experiences, proudly announces
that the Seymour Hills Wind Farm, in which the company has
invested, is mechanically completed and expected to become
commercially operational in the coming weeks.
Akamai's aggregate Texas area
data center operations will soon be powered by eight megawatts of
renewable energy - or up to 192 MWh of power per day - generated by
the Seymour Hills Wind Farm in northwestern Texas. This represents approximately seven
percent of the company's global power load. The wind farm is part
of Akamai's commitment to source renewable energy for 50
percent of its global network operations by 2020. The 20-year
investment places Akamai at the forefront of an emerging trend in
which mid-market corporations are investing in renewable energy
projects as a way to decarbonize their operations.
"It used to be that only large companies could purchase
renewable energy," said Noam
Freedman, senior vice president, networks at Akamai. "But
now, widely distributed organizations like Akamai can buy renewable
energy in amounts that suit their needs. Akamai is leading the way
for clean energy procurement to be part of energy consumption plans
for all companies. By the end of 2019, we expect to have another
wind farm and a solar array in operation, bringing our total to 45
megawatts of sustainable power."
The Seymour Hills development has 12 wind turbines and at its
full operation will create 30 megawatts of sustainably sourced
energy. It is part of the Electric Reliability Council of
Texas (ERCOT) which manages the
flow of electric power to more than 25 million Texas customers -- representing about 90
percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system
operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on the electric grid
that connects more than 46,500 miles of transmission lines and 650+
generation units. The Seymour Hills project inclusion in ERCOT
means that Akamai is generating power on the same grid that powers
its operations in the Dallas metro
area. In other words, Akamai feeds power onto the grid in which it
resides, making these data center operations carbon-neutral and
fully renewable.
"ENGIE is committed to providing clean, renewable energy for
corporate customers like Akamai, whose pivotal leadership will help
drive the transition to zero carbon emissions. We are thrilled to
see the Seymour Hills project completed and look forward to
producing significant benefits for customers, landowners and
community," said Emily Cohen, vice
president of commercial strategy for U.S. wind development at ENGIE
North America, the owner of the project.
Akamai voluntarily shares data pertaining to its climate change
programs and activities to The Corporate Disclosure
Project and in 2018 received an A- for its Climate
Change activities.
Our Commitment: Akamai's Sustainability Policy
At
Akamai, we believe the Internet represents boundless opportunity;
it can bring the world closer together and facilitate greater
understanding among people across the globe. We are proud to be a
part of the essential fabric of the Internet, creating a better
future for all. We also believe that operating our business with
integrity, a small environmental footprint, and respect for human
rights is fundamental to unlocking the potential of the Internet
and an essential value for our customers and the communities in
which we operate. Read more here.
About Akamai
Akamai secures and delivers digital
experiences for the world's largest companies. Akamai's intelligent
edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the
cloud, so customers and their businesses can be fast, smart, and
secure. Top brands globally rely on Akamai to help them realize
competitive advantage through agile solutions that extend the power
of their multi-cloud architectures. Akamai keeps decisions, apps
and experiences closer to users than anyone — and attacks and
threats far away. Akamai's portfolio of edge security, web and
mobile performance, enterprise access and video delivery solutions
is supported by unmatched customer service, analytics and 24/7/365
monitoring. To learn why the world's top brands trust Akamai, visit
www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or @Akamai on Twitter.
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