Malaysia's Gamuda and Gentari will collaborate to develop a 1.5GW photovoltaic project

On August 25th, Malaysian builder Gamuda and clean energy solutions provider Gentari announced that the two companies will collaborate to develop approximately 1.5GW of renewable energy to meet the electricity demand of the country's mega data centers.

The two companies announced in a joint statement that they will develop solar photovoltaic power plants equipped with battery storage systems through their subsidiaries Gamuda Energy and Gentari Renewables.

The statement states that it is expected that by 2035, ultra large scale data centers will require over 5 GW of electricity, highlighting the urgency of expanding renewable energy capacity to meet the growing demand.

Low Kian Min, Chief Renewable Energy Officer of Gentari, said, "Malaysia's digital economy is growing rapidly, and the demand for reliable and sustainable electricity is also increasing. Expanding renewable energy JN LT is not only crucial to meeting this demand, but also key to driving long-term growth

Joshua Kong, director of Gamuda Energy, added that with the combined strength and financing capabilities of both parties, they can provide renewable energy channels for data center partners, ensuring that their facilities can operate with less carbon footprint.

Gamuda is one of the most influential comprehensive enterprises in Malaysia, with business covering infrastructure construction, real estate development, and tourism supporting services.