Equinix has announced the signing of its first renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Japan with Trina Solar International Systems Business Unit (‘Trina Solar ISBU’) Japan Team (Trina Solar Japan Energy Co., Ltd.), to secure 30MW of renewable electricity capacity.
The agreement spanning 20 years is scheduled to commence in 2028, and will deliver renewable energy from the Yufutsu Abira Solar Project in Hokkaido. In a press release the company said that this initiative aligns its own sustainability goals with Japan’s broader decarbonization efforts.
“Our first PPA in Japan empowers our customers to confidently pursue aggressive decarbonization objectives, knowing the energy consumption of their data center operations at Equinix is covered by renewable energy,” said Kuniko Ogawa (Managing Director, Equinix Japan). “By proactively investing in new renewable energy projects, Equinix is not only improving the quality of its renewable energy coverage but also helping to pave the way towards a more sustainable digital economy for Japan.”
Feng Chen (Representative Director and Country Head, Trina Solar ISBU Japan) said, “We are delighted to partner with Equinix on this milestone PPA, marking ISBU Japan’s first corporate solar power agreement. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions and supporting Japan’s transition to clean power. The Hokkaido solar farm will contribute to Equinix’s renewable energy initiatives while reinforcing our vision of advancing solar development in Japan.”
At present, Equinix has facilities in Tokyo and Osaka. The company says that it has already achieved 100 percent renewable energy coverage for its Japan operations, and that this agreement will enhance renewable energy quality through contributing new renewable capacity to the local power grid. It will support Equinix’s global strategy to continually improve the quality and impact of the renewable energy it procures.
