Google Signs Solar Power Agreement in Malaysia to Reduce Global Emissions

Kuala Lumpur – December 15, 2025 | EcoPulse24 Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has signed an agreement to purchase electricity from a solar power project in Malaysia, reflecting the accelerating trend of global tech companies to secure clean energy sources for their energy-intensive operations, particularly data centers.

Under the agreement, Google will buy electricity from a 30 MW solar power station being developed in Kedah, northern Malaysia, as part of a coalition led by a local unit of Japan's Shizen Energy. The project is expected to commence commercial operations in 2027. This deal is part of Malaysia's efforts to attract green investments and provide low-emission electricity to global companies, as the government aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 70% of total installed capacity by 2050, compared to about 26% currently, according to BloombergNEF data.

The agreement highlights the challenges faced by tech companies in Asia, where many economies still heavily rely on fossil fuels. Google has previously noted that the region is one of the most challenging globally in terms of reducing emissions associated with operating digital infrastructure. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are increasingly relying on long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as a key tool to achieve carbon neutrality, providing financial stability for renewable projects in uncertain regulatory environments.

This project is the latest in a series of clean energy agreements signed by Shizen Energy with global tech companies, following similar agreements with Microsoft in Japan, as well as previous projects with Google in the Japanese market.