iPhones like every other smartphone are one of the most charged devices globally, however, very few users are aware of the environmental impact of charging or the source of energy. One of the features included in the just released iOS 16.1 was Clean Energy Charging feature for iPhone. According to Apple, the feature aims to reduce the carbon footprint of iPhone users by selectively charging the device when lower carbon-emission electricity is available.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Currently available to only US users, the iPhone’s Clean Energy Feature combines with ‘Optimized Battery Charging’ to establish the user’s charging pattern. Enabled by default on iOS 16.1, the iPhone gets a report/forecast of the carbon emissions generated by the local energy source. When plugged into a power source, the phone charges only when a cleaner energy source is available.
To enable or disable, locate the Settings app > Choose Battery > Battery Health & Charging. Toggle On or Off Clean Energy Charging feature.
The feature only engages in a location where the user has a recognizable pattern of usage, such as at home or work. It also engages when the phone is plugged-in for a long period of time and doesn’t when in a new location or when the user is hopping locations (travelling). There are other ‘Location’ settings that are required for the feature to work effectively.
When Clean Energy suspends charging, a notification pops up on the lock screen. To continue charging the device, long-press the notification and tap ‘Charge Now’. It is too early to tell what the impact of the iPhone’s Clean Energy Charging. However, if it becomes successful soon, there are chances it will be extended globally and to other Apple devices thereafter.
Source: Apple Support