Johor bahru: Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CTDC), BGMC Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (BGMC), and reNIKOLA Holdings Sdn Bhd have signed a strategic term sheet to establish a green energy alliance to supply about 630,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable power annually. The large-scale, long-term initiative will support the operations of China's ZData Technologies, whose first artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri, is expected to commence operations in 2028.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, under the agreement, CTDC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZData, will utilise renewable energy generated from BGMC's solar farm assets to power the AI data centre. CTDC director Yeo Yong Hwang said the collaboration marks a significant milestone in efforts to decarbonise industrial infrastructure while supporting Malaysia's national energy transition agenda.
Yeo stated that the signing ceremony represents a shared commitment to the future, where digital infrastructure growth coincides with sustainability, responsible resource management, and long-term environmental stewardship. He emphasized that the alliance with BGMC and reNIKOLA secures a long-term renewable energy supply programme powered by the proposed solar farms.
In addition, Yeo announced a key sustainability breakthrough, having successfully eliminated the company's reliance on municipal water for its cooling systems. Initially, they applied for 9.5 million litres per day of water supply from Ranhill SAJ to support cooling systems. However, they decided to pursue a more sustainable path by investing in advanced water treatment infrastructure and collaborating with Johor Special Water (JSW) to recycle treated wastewater from a nearby sewage treatment plant.
This initiative means their cooling system will operate through a closed-loop recycled water solution, significantly reducing pressure on local water resources. Yeo highlighted that they are building a self-sustaining cooling system that does not rely on a fresh municipal water supply.