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Second renewable energy PPA in Singapore bolsters sustainability agendas for businesses and the nation .

With this second PPA , Sembcorp Power will support Equinix with a maximum of 133.5-megawatt peak ( MWp ) of renewable energy for its expanding data center 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 .

This second PPA will provide Equinix with a maximum capacity of 58.5 MWp 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 centers 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 , said : “ We are pleased todeepen our ongoing 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

• In April 2024 , Equinix signed its first long-term PPA in Singapore with Sembcorp Industries , which is expected to result in about 75 MWp 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 3,250,000 megawatt hours ( MWhs ) 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 Asia-Pacific , Equinix achieved 100 % renewable coverage in China , Hong Kong , India , Japan , Korea and Singapore markets in 2023 . p

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