TotalEnergies has inked a 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google to supply 1 terawatt-hour of certified renewable electricity from the upcoming Citra Energies solar project in northern Malaysia.
The contract, equivalent to roughly 20 megawatts of capacity, will directly support Google's local data center operations.
Located in Kedah province, the solar plant is set to start construction in early 2026, with the PPA becoming effective at financial close, expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Awarded in August 2023 under Malaysia's Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), the project is jointly developed by TotalEnergies, holding a 49% stake, and local partner MK Land, which owns the remaining 51%.
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