Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-14 07:56Core Viewpoint - Apple has announced a new renewable energy initiative in five European countries, aiming to add 650 megawatts of capacity to the European grid over the coming years [1][3]. Group 1: Project Details - The renewable energy projects will be developed in collaboration with local energy companies in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania [1][3]. - Specific projects include: - A 110 megawatt solar project in Greece with HELLENiQ ENERGY - A 129 megawatt mixed solar and wind project in Italy - A 40 megawatt solar project in Poland with Econergy - A 99 megawatt wind farm in Romania with Nala Renewables - A 110 megawatt solar project in Latvia with European Energy - These projects are expected to commence in late 2025, apart from an already operational project in Spain [3]. Group 2: Climate Goals - Apple is accelerating its "Apple 2030" climate goal, which aims to match the energy consumed by users charging their iPhones or Macs with an equal amount of clean power by 2030 [4]. - While Apple's plans are ambitious, they primarily address energy consumption at the user device level, which may not sufficiently cover the growing energy demands of AI data centers [4]. - According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) data from 2021, Apple's energy consumption is significantly lower than competitors like Google and Amazon, but this data does not account for the recent surge in energy demand due to AI advancements [4].