In a significant stride toward greening its energy portfolio and achieving climate targets, tech behemoth Google has finalized its largest-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) with offshore wind projects off the Dutch coastline, the company announced on Thursday.

Amid a growing trend among renewable power project developers to secure revenue through long-term PPAs, Google is committing to a substantial 478 megawatts (MW) of power from two newly established wind farms. These projects are a result of collaborations between Crosswind & Ecowende Consortia, joint ventures involving energy giants Shell and Dutch utility Eneco.

As part of this landmark offshore wind PPA, Google aims to fortify its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. The company also revealed additional renewable PPAs in Italy, Poland, and Belgium, though financial specifics of these agreements were not disclosed.

Matt Brittin, President of Google in EMEA, stated, “Our ambition to operate on carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030 requires clean energy solutions in every grid where we operate.”

While many companies pursue renewable energy goals on an annual basis, aligning PPAs or renewable energy certificate purchases with yearly electricity consumption, Google is breaking new ground by aspiring to match each hour of electricity usage with an equivalent hour of clean power production. This approach is hailed by advocates as a more accurate representation of companies’ real-time energy utilization.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the anticipated addition to the Xiaomi 14 series, is making waves with leaked details about its key camera features. The leaked information suggests that the upcoming smartphone is likely to maintain its position as a successor to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, with several enhancements in its camera capabilities. Here are the key details revealed so far:

Camera Specifications:

• The primary camera of Xiaomi 14 Ultra is rumored to feature an impressive f/1.6 aperture, indicating improved low-light performance compared to its predecessor.
• A periscope telephoto camera with an f/2.5 aperture is expected, providing users with enhanced zoom capabilities.
• Leica tuning is speculated for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra cameras, promising high-quality imaging.
• The leaked image of the alleged cover glass, featuring Leica branding, indicates a design reminiscent of Xiaomi 13 Ultra but with larger lens holes, suggesting the inclusion of brighter lenses.

Additional Rumored Features:

• The smartphone is anticipated to run on the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
• An official launch in China is rumored to take place in March 2024.
• Reports suggest that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra might feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
• A robust battery capacity of 5,180mAh is rumored, with support for 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
• The handset could potentially include a slightly curved display for an enhanced visual experience.

Potential Global Launch:

• While the Xiaomi 14 series, including the base model Xiaomi 14, was launched in China in October 2023, there are speculations about a global launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.
• The MWC event is scheduled to take place between February 26 and February 29, providing a potential platform for Xiaomi to unveil its latest offerings to a global audience.
• The base model Xiaomi 14, already available in China, features a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of inbuilt storage.

As of now, Xiaomi has not officially confirmed these details, but the leaked information has stirred anticipation among tech enthusiasts eager to witness the advancements in the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s camera capabilities and overall specifications. Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches.