Trinasolar ISBU Japan Signs 30 MW Corporate PPA with Equinix in Japan
TOKYO – April 2, 2025 – Trinasolar’s International Systems Business Unit (“Trinasolar ISBU”) Japan, the utility-scale solar and battery storage development arm of Trinasolar Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce the signing of a 20-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), a global leading data center provider. This milestone agreement will supply 36 GWh of renewable electricity annually from the Yufutsu Abira Solar Project (30 MW) in Hokkaido, starting in 2028. The project is expected to supply electricity from 2028 Q3.
The agreement marks Trinasolar ISBU’s big step forward from a pure renewable solution provider to a clean energy supplier in Japan. It also supports Equinix’s long-term sustainability strategy.
By enabling the first PPA execution with Equinix in Japan, this PPA highlights Trinasolar ISBU’s growing role in supporting Japan’s digital economy and industrial decarbonization efforts.
“We are delighted to partner with Equinix on this milestone PPA, marking ISBU Japan’s first corporate solar power agreement.” said Feng Chen, Representative Director and Country Head, Trinasolar ISBU Japan. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions and supporting Japan’s transition to clean power. The Hokkaido solar farm will contribute to Equinix’s renewable energy initiatives while reinforcing our vision of advancing solar development in Japan. We look forward to more partnerships driving the country’s green energy future.”
“Reliance on digital technologies driven by innovations like AI continues to expand rapidly, increasing data centers’ energy demands.” said Kuniko Ogawa, Managing Director and President, Equinix Japan. “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. By proactively investing in new renewable energy projects, Equinix is not only improving the quality of its renewable energy coverage but also helping to pave the way towards a more sustainable digital economy for Japan. “
About Trinasolar ISBU
Trinasolar ISBU is the downstream business unit of Trinasolar and serves as its global platform for the development of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage projects. With over 15 years of proven experience in project development, financing, EPC, and operations & maintenance, Trinasolar ISBU has consistently delivered high-quality renewable energy assets worldwide. The business unit is currently undergoing a strategic transition from a pure developer to a global independent power producer (IPP), further expanding its role in the clean energy value chain.
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
