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Wallbox | April 26, 2021

Wallbox and Iberdrola have signed a long-term on-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to produce, use, and reuse 100% of the renewable energy generated at its Zona Franca plant and offices in Barcelona. Iberdrola's investment in the photovoltaic installation would enable Wallbox to save money on green energy production and usage from the start. In this way, the energy provider emphasizes renewables' sustainability through bilateral contracts that encourage energy production...

Amazon | February 17, 2020

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says that he plans to spend 10 billion US dollars (£7.7 billion) of his own fortune to help fight climate change. Mr Bezos, the world’s richest man, said in an Instagram post that he will start giving grants this summer to scientists, activists and nonprofits working to protect the earth. “I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change,” Mr Bezos said in the post. Amazon, the compa...

Wisconsin Public Radio | March 04, 2020

Milwaukee city officials announced on Tuesday plans to build the largest solar energy system in the city's history. The 8-acre project will be located close to General Mitchell International Airport, roughly 10 miles from downtown Milwaukee. "This project is a real win for Milwaukee, for the planet and for national security," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said during the announcement at the field's future location. The city is partnering with We Energies for the solar project — most of the electri...

Amazon | February 04, 2020

Amazon has agreed to buy around two-thirds of the power that will be generated from a new 120MW solar project being developed in Virginia, US. The facility in Pittsylvania County is being developed by Dominion Energy – construction is set to begin in 2020 and the site is forecast to become operational in 2022. Arlington County is set to purchase the remaining proportion of electricity generated through a separate PPA – this will provide more than 80% of the electricity used annually across the c...