US tech giant Apple will support 650 MW of renewable energy projects as part of a major expansion of its clean energy investments in Europe, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint.
Apple stated that in 2024, energy consumed to power and charge Apple devices accounted for approximately 29% of its total greenhouse gas emissions. To this end, the company plans to generate 3,000 GWh of renewable energy annually by 2030. To achieve this goal, Apple will invest over $600 million (RMB 42.76) in projects expected to generate over 1,000 GWh annually, which will cover approximately one-third of its target. Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, said: "By 2030, we want our customers to know that all the energy used to charge their iPhone or power their Mac will be matched by clean electricity. Our new projects in Europe will help us achieve our ambitious 2030 goals while contributing to healthy communities, prosperous economies, and secure energy supplies across the continent."
According to the announcement, Apple is significantly expanding its clean energy projects in Europe, currently developing large-scale solar and wind farms in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.
In Poland, Apple has secured a 19-year power purchase agreement with Econergy for its 40 MW Resko solar project, which is expected to begin commercial operations later this year. In Romania, Apple has also secured a long-term power purchase agreement with Nala Renewables for its 99 MW wind farm.
In Latvia, Apple secured a long-term power purchase agreement through European Energy for one of the country's largest solar farms, adding 110 MW of capacity. In Spain, Apple supported ib vogt's 134 MW Castano solar farm, which became operational earlier this year.
In Greece, the company has signed a long-term agreement to purchase electricity from a 110 MW solar project owned and operated by HELLENiQ ENERGY. In Italy, Apple is supporting the development of a 129 MW portfolio of solar and wind projects. The first project, a solar project in Sicily, is expected to become operational this month.
