Trinasolar ISBU Signs 20-Year PPA with Equinix for 30MW Solar Power Plant in Hokkaido, Japan

Trinasolar ISBU, the developer of large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power plants and energy storage facilities within the Trina Solar Group, has announced that it has signed a 20-year renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) with Equinix through its Japanese subsidiary, Trina Solar Japan Energy Co., Ltd.

The agreement will see the solar power plant (30MW) in Yufutsu Abira, Hokkaido, generate approximately 36GWh of electricity per year from the third quarter of 2028.

This agreement marks a major step for Trina Solar ISBU in its journey from providing renewable energy solutions to becoming a clean energy supplier in the Japanese market, and also supports Equinix's long-term sustainability strategy.

Additionally, this agreement marks Equinix's first PPA in Japan and represents the expanding role Trina Solar ISBU will play in supporting Japan's digital economy and industrial decarbonization.

"Trina Solar Japan Energy is very pleased to enter into this groundbreaking PPA with Equinix," said Feng Chen, President and CEO . "This agreement marks an important milestone for Trina Solar Japan Energy as our first corporate solar PPA, demonstrating our commitment to accelerating the provision of sustainable energy solutions and supporting Japan's clean energy transition. The Hokkaido solar project will contribute to Equinix's renewable energy goals and further support the development of solar power generation in Japan. We will continue to promote our partnership to drive Japan's green energy future."

"With the expanding use of digital technologies driven by innovations such as AI, data centers are increasing their energy demands," said Kuniko Ogawa, president and CEO of Equinix Japan . "Equinix is ​​committed to addressing these energy challenges in a sustainable manner. The signing of this PPA agreement, our first in Japan, provides an environment in which our customers can pursue aggressive decarbonization goals with peace of mind. Through active investment in new renewable energy projects, we will improve the quality of renewable energy procurement and contribute to the realization of a sustainable digital economy in Japan."