Apple to Invest ₹100 Crore in India’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure with CleanMax
Table of Contents
- •150 MW Renewable Energy Capacity Planned
- •Supporting Apple’s Carbon Neutrality Goals
- •Expanding Renewable Energy Partnership with CleanMax
- •Focus on Circular Economy and Plastic Reduction
- •Outlook
New Delhi: Global technology company Apple has announced an investment of ₹100 crore to support the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in India, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and its global goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire business by 2030.
The investment will be made in partnership with CleanMax, one of India’s leading renewable energy developers, to build more than 150 MW of new renewable energy capacity across the country.
150 MW Renewable Energy Capacity Planned
According to Apple, the planned renewable energy projects will generate enough clean electricity to power nearly 1.5 lakh Indian households annually. The company also indicated that the capacity could be expanded further in the coming years as renewable energy demand grows.
The initiative is designed to strengthen renewable energy adoption across Apple’s manufacturing and supply chain operations in India while supporting the country’s transition to cleaner sources of power.
Supporting Apple’s Carbon Neutrality Goals
The investment forms part of Apple’s broader environmental strategy to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030, including its products, operations, and global supply chain.
Commenting on the initiative, Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, said the company’s environmental commitments continue to drive innovation across its global operations.
She added that Apple is proud to expand its investments in India’s clean energy economy while helping protect the country’s natural resources.
Expanding Renewable Energy Partnership with CleanMax
Apple has previously collaborated with CleanMax on rooftop solar projects that supply 100% renewable electricity to its corporate offices and retail stores in India.
The latest investment further strengthens the partnership and demonstrates Apple’s continued focus on increasing renewable energy use throughout its Indian operations.
Focus on Circular Economy and Plastic Reduction
Alongside its renewable energy investment, Apple also announced new sustainability partnerships aimed at addressing environmental challenges beyond clean power generation.
The company will work with WWF-India to support recycling initiatives, improve waste management systems, increase material recovery, and reduce plastic leakage into ecosystems.
In addition, Apple is partnering with Acumen to provide grants and mentorship to early-stage green enterprises working in sectors such as:
- Waste management
- Regenerative agriculture
- Circular economy solutions
- Sustainable resource management
These initiatives are intended to encourage innovation while supporting environmentally responsible business models across India.
Outlook
Apple’s ₹100 crore investment highlights the growing role of global technology companies in accelerating India’s clean energy transition. By expanding renewable energy infrastructure, supporting sustainable supply chains, and promoting circular economy initiatives, the company is contributing to India’s renewable energy ambitions while advancing its own carbon neutrality roadmap for 2030. The partnership with CleanMax is expected to further strengthen renewable energy deployment and encourage greater private-sector participation in India’s green economy.
