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“ As a data centre operator , we are responsible for the design , construction and operability of the building , but also for how it delivers sustainable solutions ” Ashley adds . “ We have a duty of care and we take that very seriously . Our location allows for free cooling approximately 300 days per year , enabling us to operate with high efficiency ,” adds Ashley .
Switzerland ’ s location also offers additional advantages . The country ’ s power production is predominantly renewable , with 75 % of electricity coming from clean sources , particularly hydroelectric energy . Green uses 100 % renewable energy for data centre operations , making it available for customers too .
Green ’ s expansion plans leave various options open . “ We have large customers who would like to grow with us in other regions ,” explains Ashley . This underscores that Green is well-established in the market . The quality standards that Green meets are externally audited . As the only data centre provider in Switzerland , Green meets the requirements of the Uptime Institute and holds a “ Management & Operations Stamp of Approval ,” which is regularly reviewed . Therefore , scaling Green ’ s expertise into other markets is an opportunity .
Switzerland is driving growth in the data centre industry Switzerland is a growing tier two market , a classification which refers to midsized cities or regions which are not
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