Apple embarks on largest clean energy project to date, agrees to buy 30% stake in three subsidiaries of China’s Goldwind

Briefing

Apple embarks on largest clean energy project to date, agrees to buy 30% stake in three subsidiaries of China’s Goldwind

February 7, 2017

Briefing

  • Apple's Largest Clean Energy Project – Will buy 30% stake in three subsidiaries of Goldwind, China’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer, making initiative
  • 285 Megawatts of Electricity – Will help add 285 megawatts of clean power to China’s grid, offsetting some of the energy requirements of its operations and suppliers
  • Other Apple Solar Projects – Announced other solar projects in 2015, including one in mountains of Sichuan province where panels are designed to allow local yak population graze among them
  • Technology Sector Goals – Apple joins other technology firms including Facebook and Google aiming to source 100% of power needs from renewables
  • Record Clean Energy Investment – China is world’s largest investor in renewables, funding record $102.9 billion in wind, solar, and other projects in 2015

Accelerator

Sector

Energy

Organization

Apple Inc., Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 9, 2016

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