Equinix, Inc. has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation to source electricity from the 121MW Sanda Mega Solar Power Plant in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
The agreement marks Equinix’s second power purchase deal in Japan and is described by the company as the largest single-site vPPA signed by a data centre operator in the country. The solar facility is among the largest operating projects in Japan and has been developed on the site of a former golf course.
Equinix said the arrangement would contribute towards its target of covering its Japanese data centres with 100% renewable energy.
Kuniko Ogawa, Managing Director of Equinix Japan, said: “This landmark 15-year agreement with ENEOS Renewable Energy reflects Equinix’s proactive role in accelerating Japan’s energy transition. By securing one of the nation’s largest solar projects, we are not only enhancing the quality of our renewable energy portfolio but also providing our customers with a robust foundation to meet their evolving, sustainability, digital and AI-driven needs. We remain dedicated to fostering a resilient ecosystem that supports both our customers’ decarbonization goals and the long-term sustainability of the local power grid.”
Yasushi Onoda, President and CEO of ENEOS Renewable Energy, said: “We are truly pleased to partner with Equinix on this landmark project. Sanda Mega Solar Power Plant, which utilizes the vast terrain of a former golf course to generate 121MW of clean energy, has the largest capacity among our company’s solar power plants. This vPPA provides the long-term stability needed to foster a more sustainable future for Japan’s technology sector. We will continue to contribute to our customers’ decarbonization efforts and to achieving carbon neutrality in Japan by supplying stable and clean electricity.”
The 15-year agreement is intended to provide long-term price and supply stability while supporting renewable energy procurement in Japan’s data centre sector.
