12.3GW energy capacity approved for data centres as of August, Parliament told
Malaysia has approved 12.3 gigawatts of electricity capacity for data centers to meet surging demand by 2030. The government is implementing new tariff structures and renewable energy requirements to ensure grid stability and protect domestic consumers from rising costs.
Why it matters
It illustrates the massive energy infrastructure challenges nations face as they attempt to become regional hubs for the global data center industry.
KUALA LUMPUR: Data centre projects in Malaysia secured approval for 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of electricity supply capacity as of August, with maximum demand from the sector projected to reach 8.39GW by 2030, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
The Deputy Prime Minister, in his capacity as Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the government will expand generation capacity and strengthen grid infrastructure in phases to support the industry’s growth.
This will not affect the stability and reliability of the national electricity supply, he added.
Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) had asked about approved water and electricity capacity for data centre projects, demand projections up to 2030, and safeguards for domestic users.
In a written parliamentary reply, Fadillah said the government would ensure that additional costs arising from data centres' large utilities demand were not unfairly passed on to other consumers.
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