A data center built for the
circular economy
Hanau’s four-story building is 10,000 square meters and was sustainably constructed with an energy-efficient infrastructure and adherence to our circular economy model for waste.
Hanau, Germany
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Welcome
Google is proud to call Germany home to one of our data centers.
In 2021, we announced an investment of €1 billion to support digital infrastructure and renewable energy in Germany. As part of this investment, we opened our first Google data center in Germany in Hanau.
Hanau is an expansion of our existing Frankfurt Google Cloud region and serves the growing demand for Google Cloud services in Germany. This expansion helps our customers adapt to new requirements, new opportunities, and new ways of working in the digital economy.
It’s been more than 20 years since Google first touched down in Germany, and our commitment to helping Germany continue to lead in technical innovation is stronger than ever. We are excited to continue working with our partners across Germany to advance infrastructure and clean energy projects, help accelerate digital transformation, and secure a sustainable future for German and European companies and organizations.
We’re proud to call Hanau home and honored to be part of the local community.
Why did Google choose Hanau?
When evaluating the best locations for our Google data centers, we make decisions to best serve the needs of our users and enterprise customers. We also look for supportive communities and the availability of resources like workforce and a choice of power and other utilities. Hanau was a perfect match. Moreover, Hanau is only 20 kilometers from Frankfurt’s DE-CIX Internet Exchange (“where all the networks meet”) and allows us to complement our already existing cloud region in Frankfurt.
Where do I get more information?
Members of the media, please email
press@google.com.For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ.
Related sites
SustainabilityLearn more about Google's environmental initiatives and our quest to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy, everywhere, by 2030.
Podcast: Where the Internet LivesLearn about the fascinating world of data centers in this podcast that explores the technology, people, and places that make the internet run.
The magic behind the cloudSee how Google Data Centers keep the internet up and running while supporting our communities.
Economic impact reportRead how Google Data Centers support the economy in Europe and Germany.
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Working Here
WE’RE HIRING!
Google hires the most qualified individuals from around the world. We make it a priority to hire from the local community whenever possible because it‘s good for business and the right thing to do.
We also seek to contract with local vendors whenever possible. If you are a vendor or are interested in providing a service to Google, please learn more on our supplier help website.
Find available positions at our data centerLife at Google Data Centers
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Community
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In the community
At Google, we’re committed to playing a positive role in every community in which we operate around the world. Through investments and local initiatives that utilize our tools and expertise, we’re working to help businesses, educational institutions, community collaboratives, nonprofits, and individuals create and thrive in a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
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Partnerships and events
We are always on the lookout for opportunities for Googlers to share their time and expertise with the local community. Because as Google grows, our communities grow.
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Educational outreach
To fulfill our goal of hiring locally, we’re working with local schools, colleges, and universities to help them develop and enhance their technology programs. In doing so, we hope to help grow the members of the community who are just entering the workforce, retraining, or progressing in their career paths. We want to help invigorate participation and opportunity in technology, increase knowledge in the community, and benefit potential employers in the area.
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Community investments
Google’s community investment program supports organizations and initiatives that focus on issues we’re passionate about, including education, sustainability, access to the internet and technology, economic growth, health and science, and the arts.
Learn more about our Data Center Community Investment Program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
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