Google Saint-Ghislain - DC7

Google Saint-Ghislain - DC7, identified by sitecode GBL7, is a key component of the Google Saint-Ghislain Campus located in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium. This data centre campus is a testament to innovation and sustainability, employing advanced climate-friendly solutions. It utilizes chilled water sourced from an industrial canal for server cooling and incorporates a solar farm to contribute to power generation. Since 2007, Google has invested over €5 billion in Belgium for data centres and related infrastructure. Notably, the facility features the first battery-based system in Belgium for replacing generators at a hyperscale data centre, promoting the shift to carbon-free energy hours. In 2022, Google achieved an 82% carbon-free energy score for its Belgian operations. The campus also highlights Google's commitment to community and workforce development, including the launch of a Data Centre program on facilities maintenance in 2019.