# How Corporate Buyers Drive Renewable Energy Growth Through Aggregated Procurement
The transition to renewable energy is accelerating, and large corporations are playing a key role in driving this shift. A recent procurement deal between major companies demonstrates how businesses can leverage innovative strategies like aggregated procurement to meet sustainability goals while supporting new solar development.
## What Is Aggregated Procurement in Renewable Energy?
Aggregated procurement allows multiple companies to combine their purchasing power to secure large-scale renewable energy deals. This approach gives businesses access to utility-scale solar power at competitive rates, reduces risks, and simplifies contracts. Instead of negotiating individual agreements, companies work together to purchase energy through structures such as Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA).
In a recent example, Biogen, Cisco, IDEXX Laboratories, and Waters Corporation participated in a 172 MW renewable energy deal through an aggregated procurement model. Their contracts will support the development of two large-scale solar farms in Texas, ensuring that their energy use is paired with new solar generation.
## How This Helps Solar Growth
For homeowners interested in solar panels for your home, corporate investments like this are a great sign. When businesses commit to large renewable energy deals, they help scale up the industry, drive down costs, and encourage further investment in solar
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/03/12/two-texas-solar-plants-serve-four-buyers-through-energy-attribute-certificates/
