Gentari and Gamuda to develop 1.5 GW solar energy project

This will support hyperscale data centres.

Gentari has partnered with Gamuda for the development of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic power plants paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS).

In a statement, Gentari said the project will be implemented through Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, and Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd. Established under the national Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework, the new capacity is intended to meet the energy demands of strategic hyperscale data centre players.

As critical facilities for cloud computing, AI, and digital services, hyperscale data centres are projected to require over 5 GW of reliable power by 2035.

“This partnership brings together Gentari’s expertise in large-scale renewable energy development and operations with Gamuda’s proven regional track record in engineering, construction, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including renewable energy,” Gentari said.

Currently, Gentari has more than 8 GW of installed and under construction renewable energy capacity across its operating markets.