Beijing, 1 September 2023 – Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd (“Solarvest Borneo”), a subsidiary of the clean energy expert, Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest”), has today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (“CENTEXS”), Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“Huawei Malaysia”), and GreenBay CES Sdn Bhd (“GreenBay”). This collaboration marks a significant leap toward fostering the hyperscale green data centre industry in the Borneo region. The MOU exchange took place at MINTRED CONNECTS 2023 BEIJING, in the presence of Sarawak’s Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (“MINTRED”) and Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (“MEITD”).
This partnership, which brings together each parties’ respective skills and areas of specialization, aims to establish a hyperscale green data centre testbed and training program in Sarawak, thereby spurring research and development collaboration and intellectual property creation in clean energy solutions.
Solarvest Borneo will contribute its expertise in green energy and energy efficiency solutions, CENTEXS will provide a dedicated testbed area for practical data center operations training, while Huawei Malaysia will leverage on its technological know-how in cloud computing, enterprise intelligence, renewable energy and data centers to support the training needs of the program. Complementing these efforts, GreenBay will lend its expertise in constructing future-proofed data centers in a cost-efficient manner.
Under this collaboration, the four parties aim to promote environmental responsibility by establishing hyperscale data centers that reduce carbon footprint and optimise resource utilisation. Ultimately, this initiative aims to enhance the sustainability, reliability and efficiency of data services.
Director of Solarvest Borneo, Mr. Leon Liew Chee Ing (刘骐英) stated, “Given the Malaysian Government’s focus on data centres within the digital ecosystem development, our green data centre testbed and training program are poised to set the benchmark for environmentally responsible hyperscale data centres.”
“Leveraging on Solarvest’s expertise in green energy and energy efficiency solutions, we are positioned to play a pivotal role in creating environmentally conscious and energy-efficient data centres. Our strategy incorporates renewable energy sources, cutting-edge cooling methods, and efficient server designs, all contributing to a substantial reduction in energy consumption and emissions,” Mr. Leon added.
Chief Executive Officer of CENTEXS, Tuan Haji Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman highlighted, “We are delighted to offer a learning arena dedicated to nurturing the skills of Sarawak’s emerging generation. The data centre testbed provides valuable hands-on exposure for students, professionals, and researchers eager to delve into the intricacies of data centre operations, management, and maintenance. Within this controlled environment, participants can acquire insights into data center management spanning server deployment, cooling strategies, energy monitoring, and security protocols.”
Vice President of Digital Power Business Unit of Huawei Malaysia, Mr. Chong Chern Peng (张振鹏) said, “Huawei Malaysia is excited to collaborate in this venture with a focus on the sustainable, simplified, and reliable characteristics within the domain of data centers. As environmental awareness grows, the adoption of green practices to mitigate the ecological impact of data centers is increasing. This partnership aims to jointly explore and develop prospects in cloud computing, enterprise intelligence, renewable energy, and data centers. Huawei Malaysia is dedicated to enhancing Malaysia’s clean energy ecosystem through our digital and sustainable green technology solutions. Leveraging our extensive expertise as a leading global ICT solutions provider, we are committed to addressing market needs and nurturing local talent in solar and battery technologies. We are delighted to join forces with the Sarawak Government to further their clean energy aspirations,” added Mr. Chong.
Director of GreenBay, Mr. Nic Chong Lin Kong (张粦光) said, “Being a forward-thinking leader in constructing future-proofed data centres and sustainable energy facilities, we provide a comprehensive array of services and solutions, from inception to maintenance, with a primary focus on enhancing total cost efficiency. In response to the escalating data generation, the significance of hyperscale data centres become imperative to accommodate the expanding storage and processing requirements. Designed to manage enormous data volumes, hyperscale data centres effectively cater to the escalating demands of cloud computing, IoT, AI, and big data analytics. This scale advantage fosters economies of scale, driving down costs per computation and storage unit. The incorporation of multiple redundancies and failover mechanisms ensures unparalleled availability and reliability, subsequently reducing instances of downtime. Remarkably, hyperscale centres are capable of real-time processing of vast data quantities, facilitating advanced analytics and insights.”
The collaboration resonates with Solarvest’s 5-Year strategic roadmap to emerge as a regenerative clean energy expert. The comprehensive partnership among CENTEXS, Huawei Malaysia, Solarvest Borneo, and Greenbay reflects a united commitment to advancing the field of hyperscale green data centres, where sustainability and innovation converge.
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