Asia Pacific data center platform AirTrunk has signed a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy platform ib vogt, a first for a data center under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP). Commercial operations has commenced for a 29.99 MWac solar project developed by ib vogt to support AirTrunk’s operations in Malaysia.
The solar facility is now generating and delivering clean energy into Malaysia’s grid supporting Malaysia’s renewable energy ambitions under the CGPP and its transition to a lower-carbon economy.
David Ludwig, CEO of ib vogt APAC, said: “At ib vogt, our purpose is to change the world by making decarbonisation a reality for our partners. We are proud to have delivered this project safely and responsibly.”
Damien Spillane, Chief Customer & Innovation Officer of AirTrunk said: “This long-term collaboration contributes new renewable energy capacity to Malaysia’s grid while supporting AirTrunk’s commitment to match 100 per cent of electricity consumption across our data centre platform with renewable energy by 2030.”
ib vogt Malaysia is a key hub in the company’s Asia-Pacific portfolio, with flagship projects such as the 116 MWp Coara Marang Solar Plant in Terengganu, one of the largest and most advanced solar facilities in the country, as well as two 40 MWp CGPP projects in Kedah.