Apple's first Singapore store will be powered entirely by solar energy

Last month, Apple announced two clean energy projects in China to curb levels of carbon dioxide emissions of its supply chain manufacturing partners. Now, the Cupertino based electronics giant is collaborating with the Sunseap Group to build its Apple Store in Singapore that will be one of the first to be fully powered by solar energy.

Taking a huge leap to make its entire Singapore operation eco-friendly, Apple has a signed a deal with Sunseap Group, one of Singapore’s largest providers of solar energy. The Sunseap Group generates renewable energy from solar panels placed on 800 buildings.

Being situated along the Equator, Singapore receives a very abundant supply of solar energy. Land scarcity in the city has compelled companies to install rooftop solar panels and Apple has joined the list.

Due to the collaboration, Singapore will get its first ever 15,000 square feet Apple Store on Orchard Road. The opening of the retail store will probably see a larger focus on the Singapore market, reports CNET.

Apple also plans to come up with a 25,000 person corporate campus in the city. On Oct. 27, Sunseap launched its first marketing campaign, “SAVE”, to help protect the environment and fight climate change.

“Taking action on climate change has been a top priority for Apple,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice-president of environment, policy and social initiatives.

Commenting on Apple’s new clean energy project in China, CEO Tim Cook mentioned in a press release that it’s time to take action on climate change, one of the greatest challenges of the current age. He also mentioned Apple aims to build 200 megawatts of solar projects in China powering more than 265,000 Chinese homes a year.

“Sunseap can now potentially offset 100% of anyone’s electricity carbon footprint – something deemed impossible in the past,” said Lawrence Wu, Director of Sunseap Group.

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