Intel aims to reach its green energy target in 2010
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 20:00 IST   |    3 Comments
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Bangalore: In an attempt to go green, Intel has announced that it will receive over 50 percent of its power from green sources this year. The chip maker has signed up to eight solar power projects at its sites that will generate 2.5 megawatt, according to BusinessGreen. These projects and a 10 percent rise in offset credits for 1.43 billion kilowatt hours, will account for more than 51 percent of Intel's energy use. "Intel is committed to renewable energy to reduce our own carbon footprint as well as to spur the market and make renewables more economically feasible for individuals and businesses to deploy," said Brian Krzanich, Vice President and General Manager of manufacturing and supply chain for Intel. The new projects will all be finished in seven months and will each rank as one of the 10 largest solar installations in its respective region if activated today. "These announcements represent our broader commitment which includes diversifying our energy portfolio through solar and other clean energy investments, and this will continue to be a priority for us around the globe," he added. The announcement coincided with Intel's receipt of the Green Power Partner of the Year Award by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Intel retained its position as top of the EPA's latest Green Power Partner List for 2010.

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