Cisco Secures 15-Year Solar Power Deal in Poland to Fuel European Operations

Cisco Inks Major Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with R.Power for Polish Solar Portfolio January 29, 2026 In a significant move to secure clean energy for its European operations, Cisco Systems has finalized a 15-year virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Polish renewable energy developer R.Power. The deal underscores the growing imperative for global technology firms to decarbonize their energy-intensive operations and secure long-term, cost-stable power supplies in key markets. The agreement, facilitated through the Sustainability Roundtable’s Net Zero Consortium for Buyers, will support the construction of four new solar projects across Poland: Wydartowo, Bieżyce, Ostrzeniewo III, and Nowy Zagór III. While the individual capacity of each project was not disclosed, the combined portfolio is slated to deliver approximately 470 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity over the 15-year contract term, with all projects expected to achieve commercial operation by 2027. Evan Scott Brown, Cisco’s renewable energy and utilities manager, stated, “This agreement not only aligns with Cisco's commitment to powering a more resilient energy future, but also directly supports operational needs, including the expansion of our lab facilities in Krakow.” He emphasized the partnership as a model for increasing clean energy access while delivering business value. For R.Power, a developer with around 1.7 gigawatts of projects built or under construction across Europe, the deal reinforces its position in the region. “Cisco's long-term commitment directly enables new solar capacity in Poland and supports the wider adoption of clean energy underway across the region,” said Rafał Hajduk, Chief Commercial Officer of R.Power. The company has been active in securing corporate PPAs, including a recent 164-megawatt agreement with Amazon and an 11-year deal with Polish telco Play for 240 gigawatt-hours of power. The transaction is part of Cisco’s broader strategy to decarbonize its global footprint through renewable energy procurement. In recent years, the company has signed similar agreements, including a 100-megawatt solar PPA in Texas and a 15-year vPPA for a 37-megawatt solar farm in Spain designed to match its entire European energy consumption. This latest Polish investment highlights Central and Eastern Europe's emergence as a key region for corporate renewable energy sourcing, driven by both sustainability goals and the strategic need for energy security. Source: datacenterdynamics