TotalEnergies, Google Ink Long-Term Solar Power Deal in Malaysia

TotalEnergies, Google Ink Long-Term Solar Power Deal in Malaysia

TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA) under which Google will receive one terawatt-hour (TWh) of certified renewable electricity from the Citra Energies solar power plant in northern Malaysia, the companies announced.

The agreement covers the supply of around 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power from the project. It will be developed in Kedah province and is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026.

The renewable electricity will support Google’s data center operations in Malaysia, contributing to the company’s goal of running its facilities on clean energy.

The Malaysian Energy Commission awarded the Citra Energies solar project in August 2023 to TotalEnergies, which holds a 49% stake, and its local partner MK Land, which owns the remaining 51%. The project was approved under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Program (CGPP), an initiative aimed at accelerating corporate access to renewable energy and supporting the country’s energy transition.​

The agreement aligns with Google’s strategy of adding new clean energy capacity to the grids where it operates, rather than relying solely on existing renewable supply.

It also builds on an earlier PPA announced by TotalEnergies in November, under which the French energy major will supply renewable electricity to Google’s data centers in the US.

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Fatma Ahmed is a staff writer with six years’ experience in Journalism. She is working in the field of oil and gas for four years. She also worked in the field of economic journalism for 2 years. Fatma has a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication.

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