Apple is adding 650 megawatts of renewable energy in Europe with more in China

Apple announced on Tuesday that it has signed contracts to supply 650 megawatts of renewable energy in Europe.

This includes wind and solar projects that are in operation or will soon be in operation. A large portion of the energy they produce will go toward compensation Power consumption by Apple customers. Use everything from Mac pros to Apple watches It represents nearly a third of the company’s carbon footprint.

Although Europe is not typically considered a sunny continent, Apple buys power from several solar farms, including 110 megawatts each in Greece and Latvia, 131 megawatts in Spain, and 40 megawatts in Poland. The wind farms will contribute 99 MW in Romania and part of Italy’s 129 MW solar wind portfolio.

Separately, Apple also said it would invest $150 million in China to help its suppliers switch to renewable energy. Already, renewable sources power more than 90% of the company’s manufacturing and production operations in the country.

Perhaps the most notable feature of these ads is that they appear in the newsrooms of Apple’s regional sites, but not in its US press feed. Previously, the company’s press releases on regional renewable energy purchases appeared in that feed, perhaps out of a desire not to anger the Trump administration, which has been hostile to renewables.

However, solar and wind power – and increasingly grid-scale batteries – have remained the preferred energy source for technology companies looking to power their operations.

Microsoft and Meta were too Continuous buyers of solar energy particularly. This year alone, Meta has added more than 2 gigawatts of solar capacity, and Microsoft has signed deals that raise its total capacity by 1.5 gigawatts.

While most major technology companies have pledged to transition to renewable energy, more practical considerations help drive such deals. Solar and wind power are among the cheapest forms of new generation energy, reducing the cost of using coal and natural gas. When paired with batteries, which continue to decline in cost, they can provide constant power 24/7.

Another reason is speed: solar farms can be built quickly, with a typical project requiring only 18 months to complete. Furthermore, it can be completed in stages, allowing part of the project to start early. For technology companies, racing to secure power for their data centers and AI operations, this speed could make a big difference.