Amazon has signed four Power Purchase Agreements that span three renewable energy projects. Two of the PPAs are for the Vermio wind farm, which is divided into Vermio North and Vermio South, spanning the Western and Central Macedonia regions. The other two PPAs enable the Mesokorfi and Koukouras wind farms in the Peloponnese region.
Construction of these wind farm projects has already started, with power generation expected to begin in 2026. In total, the three wind farms are expected to generate enough carbon-free energy to power the equivalent of nearly 200,000 Greek homes annually. The energy from the projects will be delivered directly to the grid, helping power Amazon’s operations while benefitting other energy users, including local businesses, public institutions, and Greek households.
The construction and long-term operation of the wind farms are also expected to support new employment and economic opportunities across the region. For the Vermio wind farm alone, more than 100 construction jobs have already been created, with up to 300 roles expected during peak activity on the site, according to Aer Soléir, a Dublin-headquartered developer and owner of sustainability infrastructure across Europe.
Developed by Aer Soléir, the renewable energy projects align with Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment to achieve net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040, and also support Greece's National Energy and Climate Plan to generate more than 80% of the electricity it uses from renewable sources by 2030.
“These three new wind farms in Greece mark an important milestone in our carbon-free energy journey across Europe and adds to the growing number of renewable energy projects we’ve supported in the country," said Lindsay McQuade, Director of Energy for EMEA at AWS. "With more than 180 wind and solar projects enabled across more than a dozen European countries, we are committed to driving the carbon-free energy transition forward both for our operations and local communities.”
As part of its collaboration with Amazon, Aer Soléir has allocated more than €1 million for community investments such as infrastructure improvements, donations to schools and emergency services, and economic support for local agriculture and farmers. For the Vermio wind farm, Aer Soleir has also allocated an additional €1.8 million specifically for reforestation and biodiversity programs in the region. This dedicated reforestation investment includes upgrades to forest road networks, construction of recreation areas and walkways to improve access for communities, and forest management plans to promote conservation.
