TotalEnergies and Google have entered into a major renewable energy agreement in Malaysia, aiming to supply clean electricity to support Google’s data center operations in the country. The two companies signed a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) under which TotalEnergies will provide a total of 1 TWh of certified renewable power from the upcoming Citra Energies solar plant in Kedah’s northern province. The project, which will have a capacity of 20 MW, is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026.
The Citra Energies solar farm is part of Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), which encourages large corporations to adopt clean energy solutions. In August 2023, the Malaysian Energy Commission awarded the project to TotalEnergies, which holds a 49% stake, and its local partner MK Land, holding 51%. The PPA represents a significant step in Google’s global clean energy strategy, which focuses on creating new renewable power capacity where its operations are based.
Giorgio Fortunato, Head of Clean Energy & Power for Asia Pacific at Google, emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating that it aligns with the company’s strategy to make investments that support local economies. By enabling the development of new renewable capacity, Google is helping strengthen the electricity systems that host its data centers while contributing to Malaysia’s green energy transition.
Sophie Chevalier, Senior Vice President for Flexible Power & Integration at TotalEnergies, highlighted that the agreement with Google demonstrates the company’s ability to provide competitive power solutions tailored to the needs of major tech companies. She noted that TotalEnergies is expanding its renewable energy footprint not only in mature markets such as the United States and Europe but also in emerging markets like Malaysia. The PPA is expected to contribute to TotalEnergies’ target of 12% profitability in the power sector, underlining the commercial as well as environmental value of the project.
This agreement builds on a previous PPA signed by TotalEnergies in November to supply renewable power to Google’s data centers in the United States. With the Citra Energies solar plant, Google will further enhance its commitment to operating on clean energy while supporting Malaysia’s efforts to integrate more renewable power into its grid.
The PPA will officially take effect upon the project’s Financial Close, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. Once operational, the Citra Energies solar plant will generate clean electricity sufficient to meet the energy needs of Google’s data center while promoting sustainable development in the region. The project exemplifies the growing collaboration between international tech companies and energy providers to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy globally.
This initiative not only reinforces Malaysia’s renewable energy landscape but also strengthens partnerships between multinational corporations and local energy stakeholders, providing a model for future clean energy projects in emerging markets.
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