DayOne Data Centers, a leading global provider of digital infrastructure, has signed a significant agreement with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s primary utility provider, to secure up to 500 megawatts of renewable energy for its operations in Malaysia. The agreement, signed under Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), spans a 21-year term and represents a major milestone in corporate green energy adoption in the country.
DayOne becomes the first company to sign a Bilateral Energy Supply Contract (BESC) under the national CRESS framework, positioning itself at the forefront of large-scale clean energy transition efforts within Malaysia’s data center industry. The renewable energy will be supplied through new solar capacity developed by TNB Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB.
Currently, DayOne operates two hyperscale campuses in Johor: one at Nusajaya Tech Park (NTP) and another at Kempas Tech Park (KTP).
“This collaboration with TNB is a critical step forward in our decarbonization strategy,” said Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne. “We are not only powering our campuses with clean energy, but also integrating ESG principles across every facet of our operations. By signing Malaysia’s first CRESS agreement, we’re setting a standard for responsible growth in the digital economy.”
The company is actively working to shift to 100% renewable energy across its operations, while also helping its customers reduce their carbon footprints. The agreement with TNB aligns with DayOne’s broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and reflects its commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure development.
The agreement signing was officiated by YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.
Speaking at the event, Minister Zafrul noted, “This partnership reflects the private sector’s confidence in Malaysia’s clean energy and industrial transformation vision. Initiatives like the CRESS framework, laid out under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap, are vital to creating high-quality jobs, driving innovation, and building a future-ready economy.”
TNB’s President and CEO, Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, highlighted that the agreement is more than just an energy supply contract—it’s a shared commitment to a smarter, greener energy future.
“This first-of-its-kind CRESS deal for up to 500 MW of renewable energy demonstrates the scale and reliability that strategic partnerships can bring to Malaysia’s digital economy,” he said. “Through programs like our Green Lane Pathway and the One-Stop Center for data centers, we are supporting Malaysia’s goal to achieve 70% renewable energy capacity and net-zero emissions while fostering inclusive growth.”
The CRESS initiative, introduced by Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), allows medium and high-voltage corporate consumers to procure renewable energy directly via TNB’s grid. The scheme is part of a broader push to build a greener, more sustainable national energy ecosystem.
DayOne and TNB have a longstanding collaboration. In October 2024, the two companies signed their fourth Electricity Supply Agreement and an MoU under the Green Lane Pathway Initiative and the One-Stop Center for data centers. These agreements have expanded their joint green initiatives to include rooftop solar installations via GSPARX, dark fiber connectivity through ALLO, and additional clean energy projects under the CRESS program.
As Malaysia accelerates its energy and digital transitions, DayOne is reaffirming its long-term commitment to supporting a low-carbon, resilient, and globally competitive digital infrastructure ecosystem.
