NEWSCENTRAL reports that Apple is expanding its presence in the European renewable energy market by investing in solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of around 650 MW. The program is aimed at offsetting the energy consumption generated by Apple devices in EU countries and is part of the company’s corporate strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
The energy initiatives cover Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania, and Spain, where Apple is developing clean energy infrastructure in collaboration with operators HELLENiQ ENERGY, Lightsource BP, Econergy, OX2, and European Energy. The total investment is estimated at approximately $600 million, with combined annual output exceeding 1 million MWh. These facilities will be part of Apple’s broader program to decarbonize its energy footprint and strengthen the company’s energy independence in Europe.
In Greece, Apple is participating in the construction of a 110 MW solar park with HELLENiQ ENERGY; in Italy, it is developing a 129 MW portfolio, including a site in Sicily. In Poland, the company is implementing 40 MW of solar panels with Econergy and connecting to a 99 MW wind farm with OX2. In Latvia, Apple signed its first renewable electricity supply agreement with European Energy, while in Spain, the Castaño project is progressing and will join Apple’s distributed energy network on the continent.
According to Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President for Environment, by 2030 “all electricity used for charging and operating Apple devices will come from renewable energy sources.” By 2024, the company reports that around 29% of its energy consumption in Europe is already being offset through implemented programs.
NEWSCENTRAL analysts note that Apple is creating a new model in which energy management becomes an integral part of the product lifecycle. “The company is moving from declarative ESG commitments to actual management of energy flows and building a corporate sustainability strategy in the real sector,” they say.
Lucas Grant, a manufacturing strategy analyst at NEWSCENTRAL, points out that Apple’s new energy investments in Europe are creating an “infrastructure buffer” for the company’s entire supply chain. “Control over generation reduces risks associated with energy price fluctuations and provides a foundation for long-term business energy stability amid the EU’s transition to a low-carbon economy,” he comments.
According to Nathan Clark, a corporate IT and systems architecture analyst at NEWSCENTRAL, Apple’s energy strategy lays the groundwork for integrating energy management with the company’s digital ecosystems. He believes it “opens the way to a decentralized Apple energy architecture that connects devices, data centers, and cloud services.”
The editorial team at NEWS CENTRAL notes that Apple’s program in Europe reflects a growing trend toward technological energy sovereignty. For major companies, control over clean energy sources is not only an environmental priority but also a key element of long-term corporate strategy. Apple’s European projects demonstrate how a technology corporation can turn the energy transition into a tool for operational efficiency and sustainable business growth.