Google is preparing to build its first self-owned data center in France, marking a major milestone for its infrastructure in the country. The local council for the Châteauroux Métropole has approved the sale of a massive 195-hectare site within the Parc d'activités d’Ozans for €58.5 million($69.1 million) to Tricolore Computing, a French subsidiary of Google.
As reported by France Bleu, this "turnkey" industrial site was selected for its strategic access to the high-voltage power grid and its capacity to host large-scale operations, potentially focused on artificial intelligence and cloud services. The project, which could see over €1 billion in total investment, is currently in a phase of technical and environmental feasibility studies as Google transitions from leasing space in Paris to owning its first dedicated campus in the Hexagon.
In 2017, Google announced a commitment to power the company and its data centers entirely on renewable energy. In 2018, Google reached the 100% of their goal.
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Google has received planning approval from An Coimisiún Pleanála to expand its data center campus at Grange Castle Business Park in Dublin, following a lengthy dispute with South Dublin County Council. The company first proposed a 72,400 sqm (779,310 sq ft) third data center building at the...
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September 23, 2026 Google
A three-month Google-sponsored battery storage pilot in Texas has shown how BESS can improve hourly carbon-free energy matching for data centers. The pilot, led by Quintrace, esVolta, and LevelTen Energy, used batteries to store surplus renewable energy and discharge it during periods of higher...
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September 19, 2026 Google
Google is exploring a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. The company has not disclosed further details, including the site location or facility specifications. “Though many details remain outstanding, we’re excited about the possibilities that exist in Lea County, and look forward...
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September 09, 2026 Google
Google and Blackstone’s joint venture is facing delays at several data center projects across the US, although the partnership remains optimistic about its progress. Known internally as Project Braid, the JV was formed in May 2026 to develop a cloud platform powered by Google’s Tensor Processing...
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August 19, 2026 Google
Google has confirmed it is behind the Project Clydesdale data center campus near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Developed by Beale Infrastructure, the 506-acre campus will be located near the Cherokee Industrial Park in Owasso. “The Tulsa Regional Chamber is thrilled that Google is deepening its footprint in...
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