Pan-Asian data centre operator BDx Data Centers ( BDx ) has partnered with regional renewable energy provider HEXA Renewables to pioneer an innovative cross-border model that adds new clean energy capacity to the region, specifically the Singapore-Malaysia energy grid.

The collaboration directly addresses challenges around sourcing renewable energy in Singapore, while funding the development of new green energy projects in Malaysia. The deal, companies say, underscores their “shared focus on sustainability and innovation across the region’s energy and digital infrastructure sectors”.

Under the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the companies, BDx will indirectly import at least 50 megawatts ( MW ) of renewable energy from projects developed and operated by HEXA in Malaysia.

The agreement provides "additionality” where HEXA can bring to life projects in Malaysia supported by BDx’s commitment, injecting new clean power into the regional grid that would otherwise be marginal to develop and operate on its own without such support.

This energy will help BDx meet the rising demand for sustainable digital infrastructure, aligning with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, as well as serve as an innovative model of cross-border decarbonization initiatives, with Singapore set to add at least 300MW in data centre capacity, which can potentially be supported with green energy. 

A pioneer in artificial intelligence ( AI ) infrastructure, BDx operates Indonesia’s first sovereign AI data centre campus, powered by renewable energy and certified by Nvidia under the DGX-Ready Data Centre programme, positioning BDx, it points out, at the forefront of delivering advanced AI infrastructure while maintaining sustainability at its core.

BDx currently operates its flagship data centre facility in Singapore’s Paya Lebar district. Constructed over 20 years ago, BDx has transformed the building into a state-of-the-art, BCA-Green Mark Platinum-certified data centre. Through extensive retrofitting and infrastructure upgrades, the facility’s power usage effectiveness was reduced from 1.67 to 1.39, with a further target of reaching 1.3 by Q4 2025.

In addition to equipment enhancements, BDx has implemented the standards set by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority for tropical data centres and deployed a fully integrated digital twin of the facility to optimize operational efficiency, making it the first data centre to implement digital twin technology in a data centre environment. With the addition of renewable energy through this agreement, BDx aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability within space-constrained urban infrastructure.

BDx also aims to deploy 1 gigawatt ( GW ) of capacity across the region. Its partnership with HEXA forms part of its broader sustainability strategy to build a fully green-powered digital infrastructure network. The data centre operator is actively exploring similar renewable energy initiatives in every market it operates in, reinforcing its commitment to driving environmentally responsible data centre growth across Asia.

Meanwhile, HEXA, which is an independent energy producer operating in wind, solar and battery power, aims to develop, own and operate up to 5GW of renewable energy power generation and battery storage projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The company targets an aggregate investment of US$5 billion in the coming years.

“Performance and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive,” shares Mayank Srivastava, BDx’s CEO. “AI has caused an explosion in digital needs and, with it, requirements from digital infrastructures.”

Vince Choi, HEXA’s CEO, adds: “As Singapore advances its Green Plan 2030, the private sector must lead by example. Our partnership with BDx represents a meaningful step in cross-border energy cooperation. It supports national sustainability goals while showcasing the power of regional collaboration in accelerating the energy transition.”