Striving to help mitigate the impact of global climate change, Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, has announced the signing of its second renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Singapore with Sembcorp Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries.
With this second PPA, Sembcorp Power will support Equinix with a maximum of 133.5MWp of renewable energy for its expanding data centre portfolio in Singapore. This continued investment underscores Equinix’s commitment to providing digital infrastructure for economic growth while reducing carbon emissions in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
It will provide Equinix with a maximum capacity of 58.5MWp of solar energy generated from JTC’s properties on Jurong Island starting in 2029. This renewable energy source will have a significant impact, equivalent to powering over 17,200 4-room HDB flats annually and reducing over 30,275 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Aligning with the Singapore government’s vision to transform Jurong Island into a sustainable energy and chemicals park, this PPA will enable clean energy to support the nation’s transition toward a greener economy.
Yee May Leong, Managing Director, Singapore, Equinix, said: “Data centres serve as the foundation of the digital economy, yet the increasing energy demands of AI are impacting national power constraints and emissions targets. Equinix is actively addressing these challenges by implementing efficiency best practices and energy procurement strategies that align with our environmental commitments. We are thrilled to announce our second PPA in Singapore, showcasing our continued dedication to supporting our customers in their pursuit of business growth and sustainability objectives.”
Vickrem Vijayan, Head of Energy Commercial (Singapore), Sembcorp, added: “We are pleased to deepen our on-going partnership with Equinix, supporting them in advancing their sustainability goals and helping to shape a more sustainable digital economy. We look forward to future collaborations that will drive the energy transition and support Singapore’s 2030 Green Plan.”
Highlights/key facts:
- This solar deployment on Jurong Island will cover 60 ha of vacant land and the rooftops of five JTC buildings, including the Jurong Rock Caverns above-ground facilities and Jurong Island Checkpoint
- In April 2024, Equinix signed its first long-term PPA in Singapore with Sembcorp Industries, which is expected to result in about 75MWp of solar energy starting from January 1, 2027
- Since 2015, Equinix has executed 25 PPAs globally, including contracts in Australia, India and Singapore in 2024. These agreements are expected to contribute approximately 3,250,000MWhs 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% renewables coverage across its global operations. In APAC, Equinix achieved 100% renewable coverage in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Singapore markets in 2023
