Facebook is partnering with Carnegie Mellon University to use AI for discovering new electrocatalysts to improve renewable energy storage. They are releasing a data set called 'Open Catalyst 2020' to aid researchers.
Mentioned as a major American company that has purchased about 200 MW of power from Aviator Wind East, part of the same Aviator Wind project as McDonald's.
The social networking giant announced its new renewable energy goal as part of its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. It plans to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy by the end of 2020 and is on track to be one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy.
Social media company investing in renewable energy to power its data centers. Facebook is purchasing 200 MW of the 320 MW wind farm capacity in Nebraska.