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Joshua S Hill

Sony commits to source 100% of electricity from renewables

September 11, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

A wind farm in Story County, Iowa, where Google has a data center and made its first wind power purchase in 2010. Credit: Carl Wycoff/flickr

One of the world’s largest electronics and entertainment companies commits to securing 100% of electricity for business from renewables by 2040, with interim goal of 30% by 2030.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Solar

US oil giant Exxon looks to renewable energy in Texas

August 29, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies reportedly seeking PPA for at least 100MW of renewable energy, potentially more than 250MW.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Solar

Apple, Etsy, Swiss Re partner to develop 290MW of wind, solar

August 9, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Each company has committed to sourcing 100% of their electricity needs for their global operations from renewable energy.

Filed Under: Other Renewables

Facebook Oregon data centre to be powered by 437MW of solar

July 24, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Internet giant inks deal with western US electric company Pacific Power to build more than 400MW of new solar capacity in Oregon to power Facebook’s Prineville Data Centre.

Filed Under: Solar

Apple launches new $300m clean energy fund in China


July 18, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Apple creates “first-of-its-kind” investment fund, tapping greater purchasing power to expand the clean energy options available to its smaller Chinese suppliers.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Policy, Solar

Granny Smith gold mine turns to solar, battery hybrid system

June 27, 2018 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Granny Smith mine in W.A. to add solar and storage to reduce its dependence on expensive gas-fired generation.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Carlsberg launches 100% biogas powered brewery in Sweden

November 29, 2017 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

Global brewing company Carlsberg Group has announced the launch of its first carbon-neutral brewery in Sweden, which is now 100 per cent powered by renewable biogas.

Filed Under: Other Renewables

LEGO Group reaches 100% renewable energy target 3 years ahead of schedule

May 22, 2017 by Joshua S Hill 1 Comment

LEGO’s announcement comes thanks to the completion and operationalization of the 258 megawatt Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables

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