Equinix energises digital landscape in Singapore with additional 58.5 MWp of solar energy 

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  • Agreement help Singapore’s move towards a brighter economy
  • Equinix will receive 133.5 MW of solar energy from Sembcorp Power.

Equinix energises digital landscape in Singapore with additional 58.5 MWp of solar energy 

The digital infrastructure company® Equinix, Inc., has signed its second renewable energy power purchase agreement ( PPA ) with Sembcorp Power Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, in an effort to help reduce the effects of global climate change. Sembcorp Power announced in a statement that it will support Equinix’s expanding data center portfolio with a maximum of 133.5 Megawatts ( MWp ) of renewable energy with this second PPA.

According to the report, Equinix’s continuing investment underscores its commitment to providing modern facilities for economic growth while reducing carbon emissions in accordance with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

Beginning in 2029, this minute PPA will allow Equinix to generate a maximum capacity of 58.5 MWp of solar power generated by JTC’s qualities on Jurong Island. This renewable energy source may significantly reduce carbon emissions by 30 to 30 to 200 tonnes annually, making that number comparable to the power of over 17, 200 four-room HDB condos. This PPA may allow fresh energy to help the country’s transition to a green economy by aligning with the Singapore government’s commitment to make Jurong Island a sustainable energy and substances park.

Lee May Leong, Managing Director, Singapore, Equinix, said:” Data centres serve as the foundation of the online business, but the increasing power demands of AI are impacting national energy constraints and emissions targets. Equinix is positively addressing these issues by putting forth energy-saving best practices and procurement strategies that are in line with our climate commitments. We’re delighted to announce our next PPA in Singapore, which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting our customers ‘ efforts to advance their businesses and achieve conservation goals.

Meanwhile, Vickrem Vijayan, Head of Energy Commercial ( Singapore ), Sembcorp, said:” We are pleased to deepen our ongoing partnership with Equinix, supporting them in advancing their sustainability goals and helping to shape a more sustainable digital economy. We look forward to future partnerships that will advance Singapore’s 2030 Green Plan and promote the change of strength.

Highlights/Key Information:

  • The houses of five JTC houses, including Jurong Rock Caverns ‘ above-ground services and Jurong Island Checkpoint, will be covered by this thermal deployment on Jurong Island, which will also include 60 hectares of vacant land.
  • Equinix and Sembcorp signed their first long-term PPA in Singapore in April 2024, which is anticipated to produce about 75 MWp of renewable energy starting on January 1, 2027.
  • Since 2015, Equinix has executed 25 PPAs worldwide, including arrangements in Australia, India, and Singapore in 2024. These agreements are expected to contribute approximately 3, 250, 000 megawatt hours ( MWh ) of renewable energy annually to local grids across the US, Australia, France, Finland, India, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Singapore once operational.
  • In 2023, Equinix achieved 96 % solar cover across its international operations. In Asia-Pacific, Equinix achieved 100 % renewable coverage in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Singapore markets in 2023.