The search engine provider is committing $100m to the initiative, which represents its 16th clean energy investment.
Internet company Google has invested $100m in a $250m solar installation programme run by US-based solar system provider SunPower.
The capital will be used to finance solar rooftop installations installed by SunPower, which customers can pay for in instalments, offsetting the cost through lower electricity bills.
The initiative, in which SunPower will invest $150m, represents Google’s 16th renewable energy investment, including direct funding of solar and wind projects, and its third in residential solar power.
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