Cashing in on Green: Google to Sell Mapping Data to Renewable Energy Companies

Google is set to license its mapping data to companies in the renewable energy industry, targeting a revenue generation of up to $100 million in the first year in an attempt to diversify its revenue streams.

The Washington Post reports that in a strategic move to diversify its revenue streams, Google is set to license its mapping data to companies in the renewable energy industry, targeting a revenue generation of up to $100 million in the first year.

Google plans to offer specialized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that will provide…