BDx Data Centers (BDx), a data center operator in Asia, Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with HEXA Renewables, a regional renewable energy firm, to create an innovative cross-border model that adds new clean energy capacity to the region, specifically the Singapore-Malaysia energy grid.

BDx said in a statement that the collaboration directly addresses challenges around sourcing renewable energy in Singapore, while funding the development of new green energy projects in Malaysia.

It underscores both companies’ shared focus on sustainability and innovation across the region’s energy and digital infrastructure sectors.

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

It provides “additionality” where HEXA Renewables 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 300 MW in data center capacity which can potentially be supported with green energy.

As a pioneer in AI infrastructure, BDx operates Indonesia’s first Sovereign AI data center campus, powered by renewable energy and certified by NVIDIA under the DGX-Ready Data Center program.

This positions BDx at the forefront of delivering advanced AI infrastructure while maintaining sustainability at its core.

“Performance and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive,

“Our partnership with HEXA Renewables aligns hyperscale data center growth with renewable energy, setting a new standard for cross-border collaboration in the digital infrastructure space,” said Mayank Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer, BDx Data Centers.

According to him, artificial intelligence (AI) has caused an explosion in digital needs, and with it, requirements from digital infrastructures.

“With Singapore expected to add over 300 MW of capacity in the near term, this move puts sustainability at the center of that expansion. This is a key milestone in supporting Singapore’s, and more broadly, the region’s climate ambitions,” he added.

Meanwhile, Vince Choi, Chief Executive Officer, HEXA Renewables, said that 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,” he added.

BDx currently operates its flagship data center facility in Singapore’s Paya Lebar district.

Constructed over 20 years ago, the firm has transformed the building into a state-of-the-art, BCA-Green Mark Platinum-certified data center.

Through extensive retrofitting and infrastructure upgrades, the facility’s PUE was reduced from 1.67 to 1.39, with a further target of reaching 1.3 by the fourth quarter of 2025.

In addition to equipment enhancements, BDx implemented Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)’s Tropical Data Center standards and deployed a fully integrated digital twin of the facility to optimize operational efficiency, making it the first data center to implement digital twin technology in a data center environment.

With the addition of renewable energy through this agreement, the firm aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability within space-constrained urban infrastructure.

BDx aims to deploy 1 gigawatt (GW) of capacity across the region.

Its partnership with HEXA Renewables forms part of its broader sustainability strategy to build a fully green-powered digital infrastructure network.

The company is actively exploring similar renewable energy initiatives in every market it operates in, reinforcing its commitment to driving environmentally responsible data center growth across Asia and beyond.

Meanwhile, HEXA Renewables, which is an independent energy producer operating in wind, solar and battery power, aims to develop, own and operate up to 5 GW of renewable energy power generation and battery storage projects in the Asia Pacific region.

The company targets an aggregate investment of $5 billion in the coming years.

Malaysia reduces renewable energy access charges by up to 40 percent