Apple is intensifying its commitment to green energy by launching a vast network of solar and wind farms across six European countries. With a capacity of 650 MW, this mega-project aims to offset the emissions generated by each iPhone and Mac.
Apple is moving closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. The project will inject over one million MWh of green electricity annually, thereby reducing dependence on carbon-heavy grids. The company is focusing on six strategic countries: Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania, and Spain. It’s an initiative that the planet welcomes.
Apple’s Commitment 2030: Neutralizing Scope 3 Emissions
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Social Initiatives, emphasizes the company’s ambition: “By 2030, every charge of an iPhone or use of a Mac will be powered by clean electricity.” This mega European plan marks a decisive step towards achieving Apple’s total carbon neutrality.
To achieve this, Apple is investing over 600 million dollars in solar and wind farms. These facilities are expected to produce more than one million MWh of green electricity by 2030, injecting 3,000 GWh of green energy into European grids each year.
Notably, the usage of Apple products – including recharging and operating devices – accounted for 29% of the company’s total emissions in 2024. These emissions fall under “Scope 3,” which covers indirect impacts related to end-use. This carbon footprint primarily stems from power grids that still rely on fossil fuels.
Apple’s Green Energy Projects: Country Overview
Let’s delve into each green energy project by Apple in its respective countries. In Greece, the company has signed a long-term electricity purchase agreement with HELLENiQ ENERGY.
This acquisition activates a 110 MW solar park near Athens, which is already at full capacity and produces 200,000 MWh annually, avoiding 150,000 tons of CO₂.
In Italy, Apple funds 129 MW of solar and wind energy, with sites in Sicily and Northern Italy. The first 50 MW solar park is set to launch this month.
These installations will produce 250,000 MWh annually, powering 100,000 homes and creating 200 temporary jobs.
In Spain, Apple supports the Castaño solar farm of 131 MW in Segovia, developed by Ib Vogt across 250 hectares. Since January, the company has been injecting 300 GWh annually into the Iberian grid.
This initiative covers 20% of national green electricity and incorporates corridors for local wildlife, creating 150 sustainable jobs.
Poland will benefit from a 40 MW solar park near Warsaw, deployed by Apple in collaboration with Econergy. It will produce 60,000 MWh annually starting at the end of 2025, avoiding 40,000 tons of carbon and generating 100 green jobs.
In Romania, Apple secures 200,000 MWh per year of green energy from a 99 MW wind farm in Galați. Run by Nala Renewables and constructed by OX2, it is scheduled to come online in mid-2026.
Finally, in Latvia, Apple signs one of the first corporate electricity purchase agreements with European Energy, developing a 110 MW solar park near Riga on 200 hectares. This project will increase national capacity by 20% and will produce 150,000 MWh annually.
This Apple green energy project will avoid 100,000 tons of CO₂ and create 120 jobs through innovative bifacial panels.
