Akamai signs 13MW rooftop solar vPPA with EDP in Singapore

Akamai secures 13MW rooftop solar capacity across 27 Singapore sites

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·14 Oct 2026, 10:22·Singapore

Akamai signs 13MW rooftop solar vPPA with EDP in Singapore

Akamai has entered into a 13-megawatt virtual power purchase agreement with EDP covering rooftop solar power in Singapore. The renewable energy supply will be drawn across an aggregate portfolio of 27 separate solar installations. The transaction supports the cloud firm's sustainability procurement within the city-state.

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