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Google Waltham Cross: $1B AI Data Centre Hertfordshire UK
Status: Operational (Inaugurated Sept 2025) | Location: , Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
Project Overview
Inaugurated on September 16, 2025, by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Google Waltham Cross Data Centre represents a landmark $1 billion (£790 million) investment in the UK's physical tech infrastructure. This facility is the primary engine for Google’s AI-powered services in the region, supporting Google Cloud, Workspace, Search, and Maps. It is part of a broader £5 billion two-year investment strategy designed to cement the UK’s position as a global AI hub. The campus is a showcase of sustainable engineering, featuring advanced air-cooling technology that nearly eliminates water consumption for cooling purposes. Furthermore, the facility is equipped with an innovative off-site heat recovery system, which captures waste heat from the servers to be re-routed free of charge to local homes, schools, and businesses. Strategically, the site's energy profile is managed by Shell Energy Europe to ensure that by 2026, Google’s UK operations run at approximately 95% carbon-free energy, utilizing power from the Moray West offshore wind farm and integrated battery storage.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Google Waltham Cross: $1B AI Data Centre Hertfordshire UK |
| Location | , Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire |
| Status | Operational (Inaugurated Sept 2025) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale AI & Cloud Infrastructure |
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City Profile
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Waltham Cross |
| Population | 12,412 (2024 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~9,700,000 (Greater London metropolitan area) |
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