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Equinix, a leading data center company, has announced its first renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Japan with Trina Solar International Systems Business Unit (Trina Solar ISBU) Japan Team. This 20-year agreement will secure 30 MW of renewable electricity capacity, starting in 2028, and is part of Equinix’s efforts to support the addition of new renewable energy sources in the local markets where it operates.
The project, located in Hokkaido, will contribute to Equinix’s renewable energy initiatives and help pave the way towards a more sustainable digital economy for Japan. The renewable energy PPA with Trina Solar ISBU Japan marks Equinix’s first corporate solar power agreement in Japan, making it a significant milestone for the company.
Kuniko Ogawa, Managing Director of Equinix Japan, emphasized the company’s commitment to addressing the energy challenges posed by the increasing demand for data center energy. “Our first PPA in Japan empowers our customers to confidently pursue aggressive decarbonization objectives, knowing the energy consumption of their data center operations at Equinix is covered by renewable energy,” she said.
Feng Chen, Representative Director and Country Head of Trina Solar ISBU Japan, added that the collaboration underscores the company’s 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 solar development in Japan,” he said.
This PPA is a significant step forward in Equinix’s global strategy to continually improve the quality and impact of the renewable energy it procures. The company has already achieved 100% renewable energy coverage for its Japan operations, and this agreement will enhance the renewable energy quality through contributing new renewable capacity to the local power grid.