Photo: Apple own solar power plant in North Carolina

The construction of two power plants using solar energy and a fuel cell on the basis of natural gas, has officially come to an end, and the site already gigaom.com appeared Exclusive photos of this large-scale project. A long time ago Apple strives to make its production egologicheski clean and uses "green" energy. The next step in this direction was the grand "solar farm" near the data center in North Carolina Apple to fully ensure its operation.

The first solar power plant is located near the data center Apple in Maiden, North Carolina.

Its area - 40 ha.

Apple close-up of solar panels.

The second solar power plant is located 24 km from the data center, in Conover, North Carolina State.

Fuel cells on natural gas in the territory of the power plant in the town of Maiden.

Fuel cells were fabricated young company Bloom Energy.

Such an amount of the fuel cell has a power output of 10 MW, and solar batteries two stations - 40 MW.

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The spectacle is impressive, is not it? Apple's policy with regard to renewable energy deserves respect. Perhaps it is thanks to such projects, we are with you are lucky to see a future in which all the energy "turn green" and environmental protection will be a priority for everyone.

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