Malaysian clean energy company Gentari and construction firm Gamuda have teamed up to build a 1.5 GW solar project that will supply power to major hyperscale data centers in Malaysia.
Gentari said in a statement on Monday that the firm through Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd and Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd) have entered into a collaboration to develop approximately 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity through solar photovoltaic power plants paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The project is being developed under Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and is designed to meet the power needs of large hyperscale data centers.
According to the statement, this partnership brings together Gentari’s expertise in large-scale renewable energy development and operations with Gamuda’s proven regional track record in engineering, construction, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including renewable energy.
By combining their strengths, the two companies aim to support Malaysia’s shift to renewable energy while strengthening the country’s position as a regional digital economy hub.
Hyperscale data centers, which are vital for cloud computing, AI, and digital services, are expected to need over 5 GW of reliable power by 2035.
This highlights the urgent need to grow renewable energy capacity, something both Gentari and Gamuda are committed to achieving.
“Malaysia’s digital economy is growing rapidly, bringing with it rising demand for reliable and sustainable power. Expanding renewable energy capacity is not only critical for meeting this demand but also key to driving long-term growth,
“At Gentari, we are committed to working with partners like Gamuda to deliver practical, scalable clean energy projects that advance the nation’s net-zero ambitions and contribute to the global energy transition,” said Low Kian Min, Chief Renewables Officer of Gentari.
Currently, Gentari has more than 8 GW of installed and under construction renewable energy capacity across its operating markets.
“Availability of clean energy is a critical factor for attracting FDI and retaining investments from the world’s leading technology companies in Malaysia,
“Gamuda is proud to partner Gentari at the forefront of efforts to enable this,” said Joshua Kong Sing Hoe, Director of Gamuda Energy added.
According to him, with their combined strengths and bankability, they can support their data center partner with a dedicated, sustainable and scalable pipeline of renewable energy to ensure these crucial data center facilities can operate at a reduced carbon footprint.
“This landmark partnership sets the model for future collaborations aimed at powering sustainable development across various industries in supporting the national net-zero ambition,” he noted.
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