Gentari and Gamuda in 1.5 GW solar-battery deal for data centres
Clean energy provider Gentari entered into a partnership with engineering and infrastructure giant Gamuda to develop a large-scale solar and battery storage project designed to support Malaysia’s fast-growing hyperscale data centre industry.
The initiative, which will be delivered under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), involves the installation of 1.5 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity, supported by a battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is expected to provide the dependable, low-carbon electricity required to meet the soaring demand from hyperscale data centres, which are critical for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and wider digital services. By 2035, such facilities are forecast to require more than 5 gigawatts of firm power, making renewable expansion a matter of urgency.
Gentari brings to the partnership its experience in developing and operating large-scale renewable projects, with over 8 gigawatts of installed and pipeline capacity across its portfolio. Gamuda complements this with its engineering and construction capabilities, giving the collaboration both technical and operational strength. Together, the two companies aim to deliver a robust clean energy solution for data centre operators, one that both supports Malaysia’s digital ambitions and aligns with national net-zero goals.
Low Kian Min, Chief Renewables Officer at Gentari, stressed that the collaboration would serve a dual purpose: “Malaysia’s digital economy is growing rapidly. Expanding renewable energy capacity is not only critical for meeting this demand but also key to driving long-term growth.”
Joshua Kong Sing Hoe, Director of Gamuda Energy, pointed out the wider economic benefits of the initiative: “Availability of clean energy is a critical factor for attracting foreign direct investment and retaining investments from the world’s leading technology companies in Malaysia. This landmark partnership sets the model for future collaborations.”
The project is viewed as strategically significant, offering a number of benefits: it enhances the country’s digital infrastructure, adds resilience to the national grid through battery storage, strengthens Malaysia’s position as a destination for global technology investment, and demonstrates how public-private collaboration under the CRESS framework can accelerate renewable energy deployment.
In practical terms, the Gentari–Gamuda partnership sends a clear signal: Malaysia is positioning itself as a green technology hub, marrying digital growth with sustainability. The forthcoming solar and BESS facilities will not only power data centres, but also underpin the broader transformation of the economy towards a low-carbon future.
