Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement with First Gen Corporation to supply renewable energy to its NARRA1 data center in Biñan, Laguna, the Philippines. Under the agreement, First Gen will provide electricity sourced from its Pantabangan-Masiway and Casecnan hydroelectric power facilities in Nueva Ecija. The move is part of Digital Edge’s efforts to increase sustainability across its operations.
“We are proud to operate a world-class data center that meets the growing demand for digital infrastructure while upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility,” said Vic Barrios, Digital Edge Philippines Country Manager. “By design, NARRA1 is already one of the most energy- and water-efficient data centers in the region. Through our partnership with First Gen, it will now also be powered by renewable hydroelectricity—further strengthening our commitment to sustainable operations.”
NARRA1 is a 10MW data center developed through a joint venture between Digital Edge and the Threadborne Group. It has 2,200 cabinets across 12 data halls and 5,200 square meters of colocation space.
The facility is the first in Southeast Asia to achieve EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification and the first in the Philippines to be awarded LEED Gold certification for sustainability and energy efficiency.
“The need for data centers is growing and operating these requires large-scale, uninterrupted power with the lowest possible carbon emissions,” said Carlo Vega, First Gen Chief Customer Engagement Officer. “We look forward to working with Digital Edge as they continue to make progress in their decarbonization journey, not just with a supply of reliable, low-emission, and cost-competitive electricity, but solutions that will help optimize their energy usage.”
First Gen’s renewable portfolio includes nearly 300MW of hydropower, 160MW of wind and solar, and close to 1,200MW of geothermal capacity through its subsidiary Energy Development Corporation. It also operates natural gas facilities totalling 2,017MW to support grid stability and provide backup to renewable sources.
