TotalEnergies has secured a landmark 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google to provide renewable electricity from a new solar farm in Malaysia. This agreement, facilitated under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), will supply certified clean energy to support Google’s data center operations in the country.
TotalEnergies Google Malaysia Solar: A New Farm
The new solar power source, the Citra Energies solar plant, will be constructed in the state of Kedah. The project is a joint venture, with TotalEnergies holding a 49% stake and local partner MK Land holding 51%. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with the PPA taking effect upon the project’s financial close in the first quarter of the same year.
Once operational, the solar farm will provide a total of 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of green electricity to Google over the 21-year contract period. The entire manufacturing process for a project of this scale is a significant undertaking, requiring substantial investment and advanced technology to bring online.
The electricity generated by the solar farm will be integrated into Malaysia’s national grid. This arrangement allows Google to power its local operations with renewable energy, moving the tech giant closer to its ambitious goal of running its global operations on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) by 2030. This strategy of securing long-term PPAs to spur new clean energy development is one Google is pursuing worldwide, with a similar agreement previously signed with TotalEnergies for a solar plant in the UAE.
TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Google Malaysia Solar Energy
This agreement is a significant milestone for TotalEnergies as it continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio and build strong partnerships with global technology leaders. The deal highlights a growing trend where corporations directly procure clean energy to meet their sustainability targets.
This model of corporate PPAs is not just for emerging markets. In Germany, a similar trend is enabling the construction of new solar and wind parks without relying on government subsidies. It allows businesses, and even households through their green electricity providers, to directly contribute to the energy transition, ensuring that their consumption is matched by new, clean energy generation. By committing to long-term agreements, corporations like Google provide the financial certainty needed for developers to invest in the significant upfront costs, from the initial plant cost breakdown to sourcing the necessary components.
Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, emphasized that the project represents a major step forward for both companies. He highlighted that such partnerships are powerful examples of how corporate collaboration can accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy.
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