Apple is in an effort to convert their data centers to the use of electricity from renewable sources rather actively rented and purchased power generators in the US, solar power. Now, as reported by Bloomberg, the US authorities have allowed Apple to engage in the implementation of "surplus solar electricity."
In the opinion of the competent authorities, Apple enter the market of solar energy does not create conditions for the abuse of the position of the company and the subsequent increase in electricity prices. Officially, Apple may start selling electricity on the market in the US tomorrow. In total, Apple has a 200-megawatt generating capacities, which are scattered through California, Nevada and Arizona. By the way, the largest buyer of "clean" electricity in the corporate market in the US is Google. In June, the company announced that in order to supply their data centers in Europe will be to buy electricity generated by wind power plants in Norway and Sweden. Ultimately, Google is committed to transfer all of their energy-consuming facilities for the use of electricity from renewable sources. Related Products :
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