Google Signs Solar PPA in Malaysia for Global Decarbonization
Google has entered into a solar power purchase agreement with a consortium led by the Malaysian subsidiary of Japan's Shizen Energy. Under the agreement, Google will purchase electricity from a planned 30-megawatt solar power plant located in Kedah, Malaysia.
The project forms part of Malaysia's Corporate Green Power Scheme, designed to attract investment in renewable energy development. The plant is expected to commence commercial operations in 2027. Long-term power purchase agreements have become a key tool for global tech companies like Google to secure stable, clean electricity for energy-intensive operations such as data centers and achieve emissions reduction targets.
Google has previously stated that Asia represents one of the world's most challenging regions for decarbonization. This Malaysian power purchase agreement represents a concrete step in addressing the region's decarbonization challenges. According to relevant agency data, Malaysia aims to increase its renewable energy generation capacity share to 70% by 2050, up from approximately 26% last year.
Shizen Energy has previously established similar partnerships with multiple technology companies. This collaboration with Google in Malaysia marks a further expansion of its clean energy business in the Southeast Asian market.