Apple has announced a major expansion of its clean energy initiatives across Europe, unveiling new large-scale solar and wind farms in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania. The tech company said the projects, alongside a newly operational solar array in Spain, will collectively add 650 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to power grids across the continent in the coming years.
According to Apple, the new developments will generate more than one million megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually by 2030 — enough to offset the energy consumed by millions of its users. The move forms part of the company’s broader environmental commitment to ensure that every Apple product is powered by clean energy by the end of the decade.
“By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “Our new projects in Europe will help us achieve our ambitious Apple 2030 goal, while contributing to healthy communities, thriving economies, and secure energy sources across the continent.”
Product use — which includes the energy needed to charge and operate devices — accounted for around 29 percent of Apple’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. The company said its growing investment in renewable energy will play a key role in cutting those emissions while supporting local economies through green infrastructure projects.
Apple’s announcement comes amid increasing scrutiny of the technology sector’s energy consumption. Environmental groups have raised concerns about the rapid expansion of data centres, which require vast amounts of electricity to operate. In Ireland, for instance, more than 80 data centres are already responsible for about 22 percent of the country’s electricity use — a figure expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
Apple has had a complex relationship with Ireland’s energy landscape. In 2018, it abandoned plans to build an €850 million data centre in Athenry, County Galway, following years of legal challenges and environmental objections.
The new renewable projects signal a shift in Apple’s European strategy — from building new energy-intensive infrastructure to directly investing in clean energy generation. The company said it will continue working with local and regional partners to develop and operate the projects, ensuring long-term benefits for surrounding communities.
With the expansion, Apple strengthens its position as one of the leading global corporations driving the transition toward renewable energy. The company said the new initiatives will not only help meet its 2030 environmental targets but also contribute to Europe’s broader efforts to achieve energy independence and sustainability.
