Trinasolar’s International Systems Business Unit (“ISBU”) Japan, the company’s utility-scale solar and battery storage development arm, has announced the signing of a 20-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with leading data centre provider Equinix. The milestone agreement involves the supply of an annual 36 GWh of renewable electricity from the Yufutsu Abira Solar Project (30 MW) in Hokkaido, starting from Q3 2028.
“We are delighted to partner with Equinix on this milestone PPA, marking ISBU Japan’s first corporate solar power agreement,” commented Feng Chen, ISBU Japan Representative Director and Country Head. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions and supporting Japan’s transition to clean power. The Hokkaido solar farm will contribute to Equinix’s renewable energy initiatives while reinforcing our vision of advancing the country’s solar development. We look forward to more partnerships driving Japan’s green energy future.”
Kuniko Ogawa, Managing Director and President of Equinix Japan, added: “Reliance on digital technologies driven by innovations like AI continues to expand rapidly, increasing the energy demands of data centres. Equinix is committed to addressing these energy challenges as sustainably as possible. Our first PPA in Japan empowers our customers to confidently pursue aggressive decarbonization objectives, knowing the energy consumption of their data centre operations at Equinix is covered by renewable energy. By proactively investing in new renewable energy projects, Equinix is not only improving the quality of its renewable energy coverage but also helping to pave the way towards a more sustainable digital economy for Japan. ”
