Microsoft has partnered up with Brookfield to generate 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy via solar farms and wind farms between 2026 and 2030, which is enough to power 1.8 million homes.
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Apple suppliers have dramatically boosted their usage of renewable energy over the last year according to a new report. Their usage of renewables significantly reduces their carbon emissions.
The US Administration has approved two large solar power plants in California with 465MW of energy production for 132,000 homes, and is also considering a third 500MW plant for clean, green energy.
Amazon has said it's increasing the number of renewable energy projects it operates. They consist of wind and solar projects that will be deployed in the United States and European countries.
Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom have found that solar grids can power two-thirds of the energy requirements needed for one of the latter's mobile sites located in Germany, helping cut emissions.
Apple has announced that it's building a new campus in Austin, Texas, which will house up to 15,000 employees. The new campus will open in 2022 and will include a massive area of green space.
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There are three new system sizes that customers can rent for zero upfront cost and without a long-term contract. The new options are available in six US states and are coming to Europe next year.
Microsoft has signed an agreement with energy provider Sunseap to purchase 100% of the output of the latter's solar power installation. This will be the largest project of its kind in Singapore.
Tesla and the South Australian government have made another deal over renewables. This time, 50,000 houses will be fitted with Tesla Powerwall batteries and solar panels to give more energy security.
The World Solar Challenge is a solar-powered car race that covers 1,878 miles (3,022 km) through the Australian Outback. It started on October 8 and is expected to go through October 15.
Tesla chief, Elon Musk, and the governor of Puerto Rico, have confirmed that talks are under way to build a solar array in the United States island dependency following a destructive hurricane.
Amazon has announced its intention to install solar panels on the roofs of 15 of its Fulfillment Centers in the US by the end of 2017. This network will be extended to 50 centers worldwide by 2020.
Google has devised a new tool that takes advantage of solar energy. Called "Project Sunroof," it measures sunlight, and calculates how much it would cost to install a solar panel on a house's roof.