The wind power industry of California received a boost when Google Inc. announced its decision to invest $55 million in a large Mojave Desert wind farm.
By this investment the state made an important step to regain its number one position in the world in field of wind power energy production.
Google is involved in many projects related to renewable energy because it needs huge amount of electricity to run its vast datacenters.
The internet search giant has taken up the above mentioned project in partnership with Citibank which is also investing an equal amount, i.e. $55 million.
The wind farm will produce 1.5 gigawatts which will power 450.000 homes.
This initiative will create green jobs in Kern County which is struggling with 17.5 percent unemployment.