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STT GDC Philippines announces renewables deal

STT GDC Philippines announces renewables deal

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has agreed a 40MW renewable supply deal with MPower, a unit of private sector electric distribution utility Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to supply power for its Philippines data centre operations.

M Power is Meralco’s local retail electrical supply unit; it caters predominantly to large load users in Manila.

According to the Data Centre Dynamics news resource, the agreement covers three facilities – STT Fairview (Metro Manila) and STT Cavite 1 and 2 (the latter launching soon). Cavite is a province on the southern shores of Manila Bay. The agreement spans six separate deals, with a planned supply volume of up to 40MW of renewable energy.

The partnership is expected to enhance the operational reliability and efficiency of the company’s data centres. It comes as demand for stable and scalable power intensifies alongside the expansion of data centres supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital banking and e-commerce platforms.

STT GDC Philippines is a joint venture between operator Globe Telecom, conglomerate Ayala Corporation, and STT GDC. Formed in 2022, it currently operates five data centres with more than 22MW of capacity across the Philippines market. It is currently developing a large-scale data centre campus in Manila, with a projected capacity of 124MW. 

STT GDC Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Malana says: “By ensuring reliable and sustainable power for data centre operations, we are helping lay the groundwork for a future where the country can confidently support its growing digital ambitions.” 

MPower says it continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio as more customers seek cost-competitive and sustainable supply options under the retail competition and open access (RCOA) framework. RCOA allows qualified customers to choose their own electricity supplier.

The specifics of the type of renewable energy – or energies – involved in this agreement do not appear to have been revealed.



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