Amazon is making its largest renewable energy investment in Greece with the development of three utility-scale wind farms. These projects, located in Western and Central Macedonia and the Peloponnese region, aim to match Amazon’s electricity use in the area with carbon-free energy, while advancing Greece’s shift toward renewable energy.

The announcement was made during AWS Day in Athens, with Theodoros Skylakakis, Greece’s Minister of Environment and Energy, in attendance. Amazon has signed four Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the projects: two for the Vermio wind farm, which spans Vermio North and Vermio South, and two for the Mesokorfi and Koukouras wind farms. Construction is underway, with energy production expected to start in 2026.

Once operational, the wind farms will generate enough energy to power approximately 200,000 Greek homes annually. This energy will feed directly into the grid, benefiting not only Amazon’s operations but also local businesses, public institutions, and households.

The projects, developed by Dublin-based Aer Soléir, are creating significant economic opportunities. The Vermio wind farm alone has already generated over 100 construction jobs, with up to 300 positions anticipated at peak activity. These initiatives align with Amazon’s Climate Pledge to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040 and support Greece’s National Energy and Climate Plan, which aims for over 80% of electricity to come 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.”

“The collaboration between Aer Soleir, the National Bank of Greece, and Amazon is a ground-breaking commitment to Greece’s renewable energy future, marked by a transformative investment exceeding $1 billion,” said Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Energy & Environment. “Amazon has been steadily increasing its investment in technology and infrastructure across Greece, and this announcement today underscores Amazon’s pivotal role in supporting sustainable development in the region and their commitment to driving innovation, economic growth, and digital transformation across Greece."

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 programmes 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.