The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and GSA Data Center 01 Company Limited (GSA) have signed a local currency green loan of THB 900 million (approximately USD 26.8 million), to fund the development, construction, and operation of a 25.6-megawatt colocation green data center in Samut Prakan province, Thailand. The facility is designed to be energy-efficient, with a power usage effectiveness rating of 1.4 and a Tier III certification ensuring 99.982% uptime. GSA is also expected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.
ADB Country Director for Thailand Anouj Mehta stated that the project is the bank’s first lending in the data center sector in Thailand and the region. He emphasized the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy in reducing carbon emissions and supporting a more sustainable digital infrastructure.
Southeast Asia is experiencing rapid data center growth driven by digitalization, which is increasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the facility’s space will be leased to large technology companies, artificial intelligence firms, and graphics processing service providers. Tenants may opt for renewable energy certificates and procurement aligned with Thailand’s sustainability targets, including reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and reaching net zero by 2065.
ADB’s Bio Circular Green Growth technical assistance, funded by the Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund, provided environmental and social assessments of emissions and renewable energy procurement.
(Source: Asian Development Bank)
