GCP europe-west1
Operated by Google Cloud
Capacity
N/A
Tier Level
N/A
PUE
1.10
ExcellentGreen Score
85/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
France-IX Paris
206 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | GCP europe-west1 |
| Operator | Google Cloud |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | Not disclosed |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.10Excellent |
| Tier Certification | Not certified |
| Location | 🇧🇪 Saint-Ghislain, Belgium |
| GPS Coordinates | 50.4500, 3.8167 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 160 gCO2/kWhGood |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
0
IXPs within 100 km
6
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| France-IX Paris | Paris | 206 km | 400 |
| ECIX Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf | 225 km | 60 |
| AMS-IX Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 226 km | 900 |
| LINX London | London | 300 km | 950 |
| DE-CIX Frankfurt | Frankfurt | 348 km | 1,100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Exceptional efficiency, among the best globally
29.5% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
85.0/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇧🇪 BE)
Energy Mix (🇧🇪 Belgium)
Google Cloud Portfolio
Google Cloud
61 facilities across 18 countries
Total Facilities
61
Countries
18
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Google Cloud Facilities
Local Market Context
1
Facilities in Saint-Ghislain
5
Facilities in Belgium
1
Operators in Saint-Ghislain
#2
City rank in Belgium
Saint-Ghislain ranks #2 in Belgium by facility count, with 1 data center operated by 1 provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GCP europe-west1?
GCP europe-west1 is a hyperscale data center operated by Google Cloud in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium.
What certifications does GCP europe-west1 have?
GCP europe-west1 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is GCP europe-west1?
GCP europe-west1 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.10, which is rated as "excellent". This is 29.5% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to GCP europe-west1?
The nearest IXP is France-IX Paris in Paris, located 206 km away with 400 connected participants.