Guardian: Google announced plans yesterday to take a 12.5% stake in Africas largest windfarm, Lake Turkana, once the project becomes operational in 2017.
The firm will purchase its stake in the windfarm from Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems, becoming the projects third largest investor. However, the company did not disclose the value of the deal.
The investment marks Googles second foray into renewable energy in Africa. In 2013 the internet giant invested $12m (8m) into the continents...