Google Wants to Sell Solar Data and Expects $100M In Revenue

CNBC's Jen Elias joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with news that Google will start selling Maps data to solar energy companies.

Google is gearing up to sell its mapping data to companies involved in solar product development, with the aim of generating an anticipated $100 million in its inaugural year, according to insider sources reported by CNBC.

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What is Project Sunroof? Is the Estimated Savings Accurate?

Project Sunroof is an initiative launched by Google in 2015 that aims to encourage the adoption of solar energy by providing homeowners with information about the potential for solar power in their area. The project utilizes high-resolution aerial imagery, 3D modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze rooftops and estimate their suitability for solar panel installation.

How Much Power Does The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility Generate?

Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, also known as the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS), is a concentrated solar thermal power plant located in the Mojave Desert of California, United States. It is one of the world's largest solar thermal power plants and is operated by BrightSource Energy, NRG Energy, and Google.

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Google Ivanpah Solar Power Plant Sets Record, Settles Controversy

A-List developers on this 392-megawatt solar thermal project include NRG (known for its EV charging stations and freestanding solar parking canopies), BrightSource Energy, and Google, which invested $168M build it, as well as the global engineering firm Bechtel.