Trinasolar International System Business Unit (ISBU), the utility-scale solar and battery storage development arm of Trina Solar Co., Ltd, has signed a 20-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with Equinix, a leading global data center provider. Under this agreement, Trina ISBU will supply solar power from the 30MW Yufutsu Abira Project in Hokkaido, which is expected to begin electricity generation in Q3 2028.
This PPA marks a significant step in Trinasolar ISBU’s transition from a renewable solutions provider to a clean energy supplier in Japan. It supports Equinix’s long-term sustainability goals and commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its operations.
“Trinasolar ISBU is proud to collaborate with Equinix on this landmark agreement,” stated Feng Chen, Rep. Director/Country Head, Trinasolar ISBU Japan. “This is our first corporate solar power agreement in Japan. We look forward to fostering further partnerships with corporate offtakers that drive the country’s green energy transformation.”
Kuniko Ogawa, Managing Director and President, Equinix Japan stated, “Reliance on digital technologies driven by innovations like AI continues to expand rapidly, increasing data centers’ energy demands. Equinix is committed to addressing these energy challenges as sustainably as possible. Our first PPA in Japan empowers our customers to confidently pursue aggressive decarbonization objectives, knowing the energy consumption of their data center operations at Equinix is covered by renewable energy. “
