KUALA LUMPUR: Gentari Sdn Bhd, through unit Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, has entered into a collaboration with Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd to to develop about 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy (RE) capacity via solar photovoltaic power plants paired with battery energy storage systems.
Established under the national Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework, the new capacity is intended to meet the energy demands of strategic hyperscale data centre (DC) players, the partners said in a joint statement today.
"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.
"Together, these complementary strengths will help advance Malaysia’s renewable energy transition while reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional digital economy hub,” they said.
The companies said hyperscale DCs, as critical facilities for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services, are projected to require over 5 GW of reliable power by 2035.
"This underscores the urgent need to expand renewable energy capacity to meet rising demand -- a need both parties are committed to addressing,” the statement said.
Gentari chief renewables officer Low Kian Min said 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.
"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,” he said.
Meanwhile, Gamuda Energy director Joshua Kong Sing Hoe said the partnership sets the model for future collaborations aimed at powering sustainable development across various industries in supporting the national net-zero ambition.
"With our combined strengths and bankability, we can support our data centre partner with a dedicated, sustainable and scalable pipeline of renewable energy to ensure these crucial DC facilities can operate at a reduced carbon footprint,” he added. - Bernama
