Jul 2010 - Stage Change
Google completes construction and opens Google St. Ghislain - DC1 / GBL1 in July 2010 (first Google data center outside the US)
- New Stage: Operational
- New Stage: Operational
The Google Saint-Ghislain - DC1 data center, located in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium, is part of a larger campus that emphasizes technological innovation and sustainability. This facility utilizes chilled water from an industrial canal for server cooling and incorporates a solar farm to contribute to power generation, positioning it as a leader in climate-friendly data solutions. Since 2007, Google has invested over €5 billion in Belgium for data centers and related infrastructure. Notably, the site features Belgium's first battery-based system for replacing generators at a hyperscale data center, promoting a shift to carbon-free energy hours. In 2010, Google established its first data center outside the U.S. in Belgium, with an expansion completed in 2015. The company also collaborates with academic institutions to upskill maintenance staff for the data center industry.
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