Apple invests €1.7bn in renewable EU data centres
The American multinational corporation recycles wasted energy and develops 100 per cent renewable energy projects
Apple invests in 166,000 square metres site to begin operations in 2017 and ultimately run on renewable energy sources taking advantage of the “strong wind resources” available in Ireland and Denmark.
Apple’s latest project to invest €1.7bn in two European data centres will run on 100 per cent renewable energy to meet environmental responsibilities, benefit businesses as well as the economy.
The company expressed that the facilities in Ireland and Denmark will possess the lowest environmental impact yet for an Apple data centre.
In a statement Chief Executive of Apple, Tim Cook said: "This significant new investment represents Apple's biggest project in Europe to date.We're thrilled to be expanding our operations, creating hundreds of local jobs and introducing some of our most advanced green building designs yet”.
The American multinational corporation expects to work alongside with local partners to develop additional renewable energy projects from wind to other sources to provide power for the future.
Following Apple’s renewal of environmental policies it powers all its data centres with 100 percent renewable energy, containing mostly solar and wind sources.
Renewables now provide electricity to about 80 per cent of its corporate facilities and half its retail stores.
Besides from the $850m deal for a solar farm agreed this month, the project marks the most recent outbreak of clean energy deals Apple has accomplished in the past year.
Apple's vice president of environmental initiatives Lisa Jackson said: "We believe that innovation is about leaving the world better than we found it, and that the time for tackling climate change is now. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is good for the planet, good for our business and good for the European economy".
Apple expressed their commitment to employ a range of clean technology for their data centres as well as removing additional generators from their branch in Denmark to erect the data centre adjacent to one of the largest electrical substations in the country.
The facility is also designed to capture excess heat emitted from equipments inside the facility to then recycle this wasted energy into a heating system to warm homes in the neighbouring community.
