Google and TotalEnergies have inked a long-term agreement to strengthen their cooperation on clean energy in Southeast Asia. Google’s growing digital infrastructure presence in Malaysia is supported by the TotalEnergies Google renewable electricity deal.

According to the companies, a Google Malaysia data centre would get certified renewable electricity from a new solar plant in Kedah through the Malaysia Renewable Power PPA. The 21-year contract for Google’s renewable energy is with TotalEnergies.

Google will acquire 20 megawatts of capacity, or 1 terawatt hour, of renewable electricity as part of the agreement. One of TotalEnergies Malaysia’s major solar projects, the Citra Energies solar plant, will provide the electricity. Construction on the solar project is expected to start in early 2026. After it is up and running, it will provide Google Malaysia’s data centre with clean electricity for the duration of the contract.

After the project is financially closed, the 21-year power purchase agreement will go into force. The first quarter of 2026 is when the corporations anticipate financial close.

In August 2023, the project was awarded by the Malaysian Energy Commission. The award was given out as part of the Corporate Green Power Program, which enables businesses to directly purchase renewable electricity.

The development is 49 per cent owned by TotalEnergies. The remaining 51% of the TotalEnergies Malaysia solar project is owned by local partner MK Land.

As part of the national initiative, the Citra Energies solar project will provide certified renewable energy. Attracting private investment in renewable energy is the goal of the Corporate Green Power Program. According to the companies, Google’s plan to open up new clean energy capacity in the markets where it operates is in line with the Malaysia renewable power PPA. The Google renewable electricity arrangement with TotalEnergies expands on a comparable agreement for U.S. operations that was announced in November.

Giorgio Fortunato, Google’s head of renewable energy and electricity for Asia Pacific, stated, “We are excited to expand on our partnership with TotalEnergies in Malaysia.” According to him, the agreement benefits the electrical grid that houses Google’s equipment.

The deal highlights Asia’s growing need for sustainable energy for data centres. According to Google, facilitating fresh supply boosts local grids and promotes economic activity. The agreement broadens TotalEnergies’ portfolio of renewable electricity supplies in developing nations. The company said that its capacity to service significant technology clients is demonstrated by the TotalEnergies Google renewable electricity arrangement.

Sophie Chevalier, senior vice president of flexible power and integration at TotalEnergies, stated, “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Google.” According to her, the agreement offers competitive electricity solutions.

The deal covers both developed and emerging markets, according to Chevalier. She went on to say that TotalEnergies’ power business profitability goal is supported by the Malaysian renewable power PPA.