to a variety of other companies. CNBC's Jennifer Elias reports that Google has data on more than 350 million buildings, as well as solar and energy information and air quality. The idea is that other companies — such as those that install solar panels or are in the real estate sector — may want access to that information.
, but this would be a new venture with different APIs. Google hopes to generate up to $100 million in its first year by selling access to APIs with the data.Employees of the Hawaiian Electric restore electric poles in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 16, 2023.