TOP 10 – FASTEST GROWING DATA CENTRE COMPANIES

HQ: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, US CEO: THOMAS KURIAN

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: TEESSIDE AI GROWTH ZONE TARGETING AROUND 6GW BY 2030, ALONGSIDE MAJOR SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRE PROJECTS WORLDWIDE

Google Cloud’ s data centre strategy is inseparable from its leadership in clean‐energy purchasing and efficiency‐first design. The Teesside AI Growth Zone, expected to reach roughly 6GW by 2030, exemplifies how Google couples massive AI capacity with long‐term renewable commitments and grid‐supporting infrastructure. As AI workloads surge, Google’ s ability to combine innovation with ambitious climate targets sets a benchmark for hyperscalers, regulators and customers. Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud

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