The Google Changhua Taiwan Data Center, situated at No. 85號, Zhangbin West 2nd Rd, Xianxi Township, Changhua County, Taiwan 507, is a key facility in Google’s global infrastructure. Specific details regarding its gross building size, colocation space, and power capacity are not publicly available. This data center upholds high standards of operational excellence and security, evidenced by its comprehensive list of certifications, which include PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 90001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3. There are no other Google data center locations identified within a 50-mile radius of this facility.
Opened in December 2013, Google’s data center in Changhua County, Taiwan, represents a long-term investment of $600 million USD. Acquired in September 2011, the 15-hectare site was chosen to house one of Google’s first data centers in Asia. This facility is engineered to be one of Asia’s most efficient and environmentally friendly data centers, featuring an advanced cooling and thermal energy storage system. This system cools water at night when temperatures are lower, storing it in large insulated tanks, and then pumps it throughout the facility during the day to efficiently cool servers. In early 2019, Google further demonstrated its commitment to sustainable operations by entering a long-term agreement to purchase the output of a 10-megawatt solar array in Tainan City, Taiwan, as part of a larger solar farm. This agreement was a collaborative effort involving Google, industry stakeholders, and the Taiwanese government. The data center is maintained by a dedicated team of Googlers and numerous contractors, including computer technicians, electrical and mechanical engineers, and catering staff, ensuring its continuous operation.
