Google announced the completion of its latest data centre and cloud region campus expansion in Singapore, which will help address the growing demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Sustainability
Google affirmed its commitment to sustainability by equipping its data centres with efficient resource management to power applications.
Google’s data centres in Singapore operate at an average temperature of approximately 27°C and are equipped with cooling systems. They are also engineered to reuse recycled water for cooling multiple times, minimising water intake and preventing potential water waste.
Power Usage Effectiveness
Google ensures that the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of its Singapore data centres matches improvements across its data centres globally, despite the hotter climate in Singapore. Such sustainability measures earned the company the 2024 Water Efficiency Award from the Public Utilities Board (PUB), which recognises top water efficiency performers in their respective sectors.
“Data centres serve as the growth engines for digital progress by providing the foundation for digital transformation and innovation. The expansion of our data centre campus in Singapore reaffirms our commitment to helping Southeast Asian organizations capitalize on digital opportunities, while ensuring that growth is as sustainable as possible. Google is deeply committed to managing our environmental footprint, playing a key role in supporting a just climate transition, and helping to accelerate the global transition to a net-zero future,” said Kate Brandt, chief sustainability officer of Google.
