AWS signs first Malaysian renewable energy deal for 23MW solar plant
- 23MW solar plant will power equivalent of 50,000 Malaysian households annually
- Follows the launch of AWS’s Malaysia Region in 2024
Amazon Web Services has signed its first renewable energy agreement in Malaysia, partnering with Elphil Energy for a 23-megawatt solar project in Sungai Siput, Perak.
The long-term power purchase agreement with Elphil Energy, an affiliate of Asiabina Group, was announced on May 25, 2026. The solar plant is expected to power the equivalent of more than 50,000 Malaysian households annually, according to the company.
“We’re pleased to see continued investment in infrastructure that supports Malaysia’s clean energy goals,” said Siti Safinah Salleh, CEO of the Energy Commission. “This project demonstrates AWS’s commitment to collaborating with local stakeholders to accelerate clean energy adoption in support of Malaysia’s renewable energy framework, while contributing to the nation’s target of achieving 40% renewable energy capacity by 2035.”
The agreement follows the launch of AWS’s Malaysia Region in 2024. Hussein Mohd Ali, Country Manager for AWS Malaysia, said the investment supports the company’s Climate Pledge goal to reach net-zero carbon across operations by 2040.
“Following the launch of the AWS Malaysia Region in 2024, investments in carbon-free energy are helping us power Malaysia’s digital transformation — from startups building AI applications to enterprises running critical workloads,” Ali said. “As we work towards achieving our Climate Pledge goal to reach net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040, we’ll continue to show that meeting the energy demands of today and building a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for tomorrow go hand-in-hand.”
Asiabina Group established its renewable energy division in 2017 and has brought more than 270MW of solar projects into operation, including a 50MW plant in Perak, Malaysia.
AWS states it operates more than 700 renewable energy projects across 28 countries, positioning itself as one of the world’s largest purchasers of carbon-free energy.
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