Digital Realty Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Coverage in Singapore

• Achieved through a combination of local biomass energy, renewable energy credits, and on-site solar installations.
• This marks a significant step in Digital Realty’s global sustainability goals, aligning with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision.

Digital Realty, a global provider of data center and interconnection solutions, has announced that its operations in Singapore now run on 100% renewable energy. This achievement is part of the company’s broader commitment to sustainability and its global goal of transitioning entirely to renewable energy.

The milestone was accomplished through a mix of strategies, including direct retail energy agreements with Tuas Power that incorporate locally generated biomass energy and regionally sourced renewable energy credits. Additionally, on-site solar facilities installed in 2023 and 2024 contributed to this success.

“Reaching 100% renewable energy coverage for Singapore is a significant step forward in our journey to achieve our global renewable energy goals,” said Aaron Binkley, Vice President of Sustainability at Digital Realty. “This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to operating responsibly and meeting customer demand for cost-competitive renewable energy solutions using the resources available in markets where we operate.”

Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at Digital Realty, highlighted the alignment of this achievement with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision. “By ensuring reliable and secure digital systems while leading in environmental responsibility, we are supporting our customers and the broader community in building a greener future,” she said.

Tuas Power, a key partner in this initiative, expressed its support for the achievement. “We look forward to making locally generated renewable energy more accessible to businesses operating in Singapore as they transition to greener operations,” said Lim Sam San, Senior Vice President of Retail Business at Tuas Power.

Globally, Digital Realty has made significant strides toward sustainability. The company’s portfolio includes over 300 data centers, with its entire European portfolio and North American colocation portfolio already matched with renewable energy. It currently has 1.5 gigawatts of renewable energy under contract through power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other mechanisms—enough clean electricity to power a small- to medium-sized city.

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