Malaysian solar plants to power Google’s data centres under long-term renewable deals

Google has signed new renewable energy agreements in Malaysia to support the growing power needs of its data centre operations. Under a 21-year power purchase agreement with TotalEnergies, Google will source 1 TWh of certified renewable electricity from the Citra Energies solar project in Kedah. The 20 MW-equivalent solar farm is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026 and is expected to reach financial close in the first quarter of the same year.

The project was awarded to TotalEnergies and its local partner MK Land under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme, which allows businesses to secure long-term clean energy directly from renewable producers. The agreement builds on Google’s global strategy of enabling new renewable capacity in the regions where it operates and follows a similar PPA signed with TotalEnergies in the United States.

In parallel, Google plans to procure power from a separate 30 MW solar project in Kedah, to be developed by a consortium led by Japan-based Shizen Energy’s Malaysian unit. The deal further strengthens Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for renewable energy partnerships, supported by policy incentives and growing demand from hyperscale data centre operators.

Together, the agreements highlight how major technology companies are increasingly using long-term PPAs to secure reliable, cost-effective clean power while aligning energy supply with data centre demand and sustainability targets.