Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced a funding commitment of over S$9 million through 2028 to accelerate Singapore’s clean energy transition and innovation, in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030. This first-of-its-kind program brings together industry and academia to explore viable energy options in Singapore.
Singapore currently relies heavily on natural gas to meet its energy needs. However, to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, the country must diversify its energy mix with cleaner sources by 2035 and beyond. As part of the Singapore Green Plan, the nation aims to import up to 4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by 2035—accounting for approximately 30 per cent of its projected electricity supply.
In parallel, Singapore is actively exploring emerging low-carbon technologies such as hydrogen, geothermal energy, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Equinix’s funding is strategically aligned with these national goals, helping expand low-carbon energy options and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Yee May Leong, Managing Director, Singapore, Equinix, said, “The clean energy transition is more than a climate imperative — it is the engine of our digital and AI-driven economy. As Singapore and Asia accelerate into their next phase of digital advancement and AI-driven innovation, clean and renewable power becomes mission-critical. By backing frontier research and innovative projects, we are not only strengthening our path to sustainable infrastructure, but also helping to forge the knowledge, talent, and partnerships that will underpin Singapore’s clean energy leadership for decades to come.”
The first five organisations to receive Equinix grants are listed below:
- The Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC): It convenes a coalition of world-leading renewable energy buyers, in collaboration with sellers and financiers, to advance enabling policy and regulatory frameworks for corporate renewable electricity procurement across Asia. Equinix partners with ACEC in its broader policy engagement to support analysis and recommendations on renewable energy programs and cross-border electricity imports across Asian markets.
- Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources (CSER): A Singapore-based think-and-do tank focused on accelerating Asia’s energy transition. Equinix and CSER will develop a credible evidence-based study to evaluate the potential deployment of nuclear power technologies for Singapore’s future energy needs.
- The International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation): It is a non-profit organization that provides a robust standard for developing attribute tracking systems. Acknowledged by leading reporting frameworks as a reliable backbone for credible and auditable tracking instruments, the I-TRACK Foundation ensures credible, auditable systems and best practices that prevent double-counting, duplicate certificate issuance, and multiple attribute claims. Together with the I-TRACK Foundation, Equinix is coordinating and conducting data assessments on cross-border REC trading framework protocols.
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore): A leading research-intensive public university with strong expertise in science and engineering is collaborating with Equinix through the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) to study the feasibility of using non-conventional geothermal energy to support data center cooling in Singapore. The joint research will build on NTU Singapore’s long-standing research into renewable energy resources and explore whether geothermal heat beneath Singapore can be harnessed to power low-carbon cooling solutions in the future.
- National University of Singapore (NUS) Energy Studies Institute (ESI): An energy policy research institute at NUS that seeks to advance the understanding of energy issues by conducting independent research and analyses. Equinix and NUS ESI will examine the technical, economic, and environmental feasibilities of securing a clean hydrogen supply chain and related infrastructure in the country.
Minh Anh Nguyen, Chief of Staff, Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC), said, “Cross-border renewable energy collaboration is essential for Southeast Asia to scale clean energy at the pace required to meet national and regional climate goals. ACEC focuses on aligning policy, market frameworks, and industry participation to translate clean energy ambition into credible and scalable outcomes for Singapore and the region. We welcome Equinix’s support alongside other stakeholders in advancing transparent and sustainable access to renewable electricity across Asia.”
Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, said, “Our collaboration with Equinix aims to evaluate the potential deployment of nuclear technologies as a cornerstone of Singapore’s future energy strategy. This initiative underscores our shared commitment to exploring transformative, low-carbon solutions that can deliver long-term energy security and sustainability. With Equinix’s contribution and leadership, we are shaping the next era of clean energy for Singapore.”
Jared Braslawsky, Executive Director of the I-TRACK Foundation, stated, “This collaboration contributes to improved market understanding and the development of frameworks that support renewable energy procurement. The I-TRACK Foundation engages with multiple stakeholders and appreciates Equinix’s support in advancing credible and scalable approaches that support the standardization of energy attribute tracking and clean energy objectives.”
Professor Alessandro Romagnoli, NTU Singapore’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Cluster Director of Multi-Energy Systems & Grids at the Energy Research Institute at NTU (ERI@N), said, “The research reflects a growing need to explore alternative energy pathways for data centers as demand for digital services continues to rise. NTU was the first to identify strong geothermal energy potential in Singapore. Building on this research, we are studying how geothermal energy can be integrated into data centre cooling and existing energy systems, as part of our broader work on renewable energy integration. Like Equinix, we share the same vision and unwavering commitment to pioneer sustainable innovation that will shape a greener, smarter future for all.”
Professor Lee Poh Seng, Executive Director, NUS ESI, said, “Hydrogen’s role in decarbonization will depend on rigorous end-to-end accounting - carbon intensity, conversion losses, logistics, safety management, and the enabling infrastructure needed to deliver molecules reliably at scale. Through this collaboration with Equinix, we are assessing technical and economic feasibility alongside environmental performance, to identify where hydrogen makes sense and what system conditions must be in place. The goal is to provide an objective, implementation-oriented basis for a viable clean hydrogen supply chain in Singapore.”
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