The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is calling upon developers of hyperscale data centers to submit proposals for securing power from renewable energy sources, aiming to gain a clearer understanding of the industry’s energy needs.
According to a report from Business World, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara emphasized that the country’s aspiration to emerge as a hub for hyperscale data centers necessitates a greater reliance on renewable energy resources.
Guevara noted that each hyperscale data center requires a substantial amount of electricity, ranging from 8 to 125 megawatts (MW), underscoring the importance of aligning demand with renewable energy supply.
Guevara also acknowledged that developers may require significant time to meet this request, considering their early stages of establishment within the industry. Hyperscale data centers, vital infrastructures for businesses with extensive data processing and storage needs, are positioning the Philippines as a forthcoming hyperscale destination in Southeast Asia. Current huge players in the market with hyperscale data centers in the country include STT GDC, and ePLDT.
Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) anticipates a fivefold increase in data center capacities within the country by 2025, which would result in a power requirement of approximately 300 MW.
