Photos: Google goes solar

1 of 7
  • 92106.jpg

    Here's a look at the solar panels that were placed on the roofs of the buildings at Google headquarters in Mountain View. At least Google, which certainly doesn't need the cost-saving, is making a positive impact on the environment.

    Larry Dignan has more details on project. Plus, you can watch a ZDNet video.

    All photo credits: Google

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92107.jpg

    Google hopes that 30 percent of its power will be supplied from the solar panels.

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92108.jpg

    Google says that in the last 24 hours it produced 9,967 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92109.jpg

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92110.jpg

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92111.jpg

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 92112.jpg

    Caption by: Andy Smith

1 of 7

By adding solar panels to the rooftops of its buildings, Google expects to meet almost one-third of their energy demands--not to mention a positive impact on the environment.

Read More Read Less

Here's a look at the solar panels that were placed on the roofs of the buildings at Google headquarters in Mountain View. At least Google, which certainly doesn't need the cost-saving, is making a positive impact on the environment.

Larry Dignan has more details on project. Plus, you can watch a ZDNet video.

All photo credits: Google

Caption by: Andy Smith

1 of 7

Related Topics:

Google Cloud Mobility Enterprise Software Artificial Intelligence Hardware

Related Galleries

    • 1 of 3