Several days ago it was announced that the subsidiary 'Apple Energy LCC' was being launched by the tech brand, and now this Apple Energy Plant has been announced to help create electricity out of waste.
The power plant will be located in Catawba County in North Carolina and will utilize the methane that's rising off of landfill waste as a form of energy. When the gas rises, it will be captured by the plant rather than allowed to enter the atmosphere and will convert it to electricity.
The revolutionary Apple Energy Plant helps to make a landfill a form of electricity generating and has been approved for 16 years of operation with a five year extension possible. The power plant is now in the works of being constructed.
Greenhouse Gas-Converting Power Plants
This Apple Energy Plant will Turn Methane into Electricity
Trend Themes
1. Methane-conversion Power Plants - Opportunity for power plants to convert methane into electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Landfill-to-energy Conversion - The rise of power plants that capture and convert methane from landfill waste into usable electricity.
3. Sustainable Energy Solutions - Increasing demand for innovative power generation methods that reduce environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Power generation companies can capitalize on the trend by developing methane-conversion power plants and offering sustainable energy solutions.
2. Waste Management - Opportunity for waste management companies to collaborate with power plant operators to capture methane emissions and convert them into usable energy.
3. Tech Manufacturing - Technology companies like Apple can leverage their expertise and resources in renewable energy projects, opening up new business opportunities in the energy sector.