AirTrunk, the specialist in hyperscale data centers for the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region, and ib vogt, an international developer of renewable energy, have recently inked a significant milestone agreement. This marks the first-ever Data Center Renewable Energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP).
The CGPP, an initiative by Malaysia’s Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga), empowers businesses to engage in renewable energy projects within Malaysia by signing VPPAs. With an allocation of 800 megawatts (MW) for solar energy generation capacity, the programme allows developers to apply for up to 30MW with a guaranteed offtake.
Damien Spillane, AirTrunk’s Chief Technology Officer, emphasizes the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability in the industry by teaming up with ib vogt to spearhead Malaysia’s inaugural data center renewable energy VPPA.
Under this agreement, AirTrunk, serving as the offtaker, will procure renewable energy from a 29.99MW solar farm developed by ib vogt within the CGPP framework. Construction for this project is slated to commence in mid-2024.
Their collaboration reflects their dedication to driving sustainable practices while advancing digitalization in Malaysia through the establishment of the 150MW AirTrunk JHB1 data center. This initiative represents a significant milestone in their journey towards achieving Net Zero and reducing carbon emissions across the APJ’s electricity grid.
This development adds to AirTrunk’s portfolio of pioneering renewable energy initiatives, including notable agreements in Hong Kong and Australia. Among these are a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a new solar farm in Australia, contributing to the expansion of renewable energy generation capacity in the country’s grid.
Additionally, AirTrunk has introduced a groundbreaking renewable energy solution in Hong Kong, aligning data center electricity consumption with locally sourced renewable energy certificates.