Gentari and Gamuda will jointly deliver 1.5 GW of solar power with battery storage under Malaysia’s CRESS framework.
The project is designed to supply clean, reliable energy for the fast-growing hyperscale data centre market, projected to require over 5 GW by 2035.
The collaboration strengthens Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure and sustainable investment.
Malaysia is taking a major step toward aligning its renewable energy transition with the explosive growth of digital infrastructure. Clean energy provider Gentari, through Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, and Gamuda, via Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd, are collaborating on the development of approximately 1.5 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The initiative is structured under the national Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and aims to meet the rising demand from hyperscale data centres, which are critical for cloud computing, AI, and digital services. Industry forecasts suggest these facilities alone will require more than 5 GW of reliable power in Malaysia by 2035.
“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,” said Low Kian Min, Chief Renewables Officer of Gentari. “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 currently has more than 8 GW of installed and under-construction renewable capacity across its operating markets. Partner Gamuda brings a proven track record in engineering and delivery of complex regional infrastructure, including renewable projects.
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Joshua Kong Sing Hoe, Director of Gamuda Energy, emphasized the investment dimension: “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.”
He added that the partnership “sets the model for future collaborations aimed at powering sustainable development across various industries in supporting the national net-zero ambition.”
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