Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd and Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd have announced a collaboration to develop about 1.5 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity paired with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The project will be established under Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework and is aimed at meeting the power demands of strategic hyperscale data centre (DC) players.
The partnership brings together Gentari’s experience in large-scale renewable energy development and operations with Gamuda’s engineering, construction and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Both companies said these complementary strengths will help advance Malaysia’s renewable energy transition while reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional digital economy hub.
According to the joint statement, Hyperscale DCs are critical facilities for cloud computing, AI and digital services. These facilities are projected to require over 5 GW of reliable power by 2035, underscoring the urgent need to expand renewable energy capacity to meet rising demand.
Low Kian Min, Chief Renewables Officer of Gentari, 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. At Gentari, 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.”
Gentari says it currently has more than 8 GW of installed and under construction renewable energy capacity across its operating markets.
Meanwhile, Director of Gamuda Energy, Joshua Kong Sing Hoe said, “Availability of clean energy is a critical factor for attracting FDI and retaining investments from the world’s leading technology companies in Malaysia. Gamuda is proud to partner Gentari at the forefront of efforts to enable this. 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. This landmark partnership sets the model for future collaborations aimed at powering sustainable development across various industries in supporting the national net-zero ambition.”
