Building on its more than 8 GW installed and under-construction renewable energy capacity, Gentari has signed a strategic partnership with Gamuda in Malaysia. (Photo Credit: Gentari Renewables)  
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Gentari & Gamuda Announce 1.5 GW Solar Project In Malaysia

Duo partners to develop 1.5 GW solar and storage capacity under Malaysia’s CRESS framework

Anu Bhambhani

  • Gentari and Gamuda will jointly develop nearly 1.5 GW of solar and storage capacity in Malaysia 

  • The project will serve the growing energy needs of hyperscale datacenters, essential for AI and cloud services 

  • Development falls under Malaysia’s CRESS framework, enabling direct renewable energy procurement through the national grid 

Gentari, the clean energy arm of Malaysian oil and gas major Petronas, has joined hands with engineering and construction company Gamuda to build close to 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in Malaysia. This solar and storage capacity aims to meet the growing energy demand of hyperscale datacenters in the country.  

The duo has entered the collaboration through their respective subsidiaries, Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, and Gamuda Energy Sdn Bhd. Gentari claims it has more than 8 GW of installed and under-construction renewable energy capacity across its operating markets.  

Gentari and Gamuda plan to develop this renewable energy capacity under the country’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) framework. Malaysia has established this framework to enable green consumers to directly purchase renewable energy from developers via the national grid.  

The country’s 1st ever corporate offtake agreement under the CRESS framework was for a 500 MW solar energy supply in June 2025 (see DayOne Data Centers Locks In 500 MW Solar Energy Deal In Malaysia).  

Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) estimates hyperscale datacenters, which are considered vital for cloud and AI services, to require more than 5 GW of power by 2035, representing 18.5% of Peninsular Malaysia’s installed capacity. 

“Availability of clean energy is a critical factor for attracting FDI and retaining investments from the world’s leading technology companies in Malaysia,” said Gamuda Energy Director Joshua Kong Sing Hoe. “With our combined strengths and bankability, we can support our data centre partner with a dedicated, sustainable and scalable pipeline of renewable energy to ensure these crucial DC facilities can operate at a reduced carbon footprint.”