Akamai and EDP sign Power Purchase Agreement as digital infrastructure demand grows
Akamai’s first renewable energy agreement in Asia-Pacific are supported by a portfolio of 27 rooftop solar installations generating up to 17,000 megawatt-hours annually.
Akamai, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, and EDP APAC, the Asia-Pacific arm of global renewable energy company EDP, today announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in Singapore, reflecting its commitment to locally generated renewable electricity in a highly urbanised country.
Under the agreement, Akamai will offtake electricity generated by a portfolio of rooftop solar systems installed across 27 locations in Singapore. Combined, the systems are capable of generating up to 17,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the generation of a 13 MWp system. The project is expected to deliver an estimated 5,850 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in emissions abatement each year.
Mike Mattera, Director, Corporate Sustainability at Akamai said: “AI is accelerating demand for computing capacity, but the conversation cannot be only about adding more infrastructure. We also need to think about the energy required to support that growth. As Akamai expands its distributed cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, we want renewable energy procurement to grow alongside it. Singapore is an important place to begin because it demonstrates how rooftop solar can contribute to renewable energy generation even in a highly urbanised country.”
All 27 sites in the portfolio are already operational. The Singapore installations build on Akamai’s broader renewable energy strategy, which includes supporting solar and wind projects across the United States and Europe. These efforts form part of Akamai's goal to reach 100% renewable energy and net-zero emissions by 2030.
In Singapore, the agreement also supports the country’s efforts to expand solar deployment under the Green Plan 2030, leveraging rooftop space to increase renewable energy generation in a land-constrained market.
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