Key Features of Green Mountain Data Center
✅ Powered by 100% Hydroelectric Energy
- Uses Norway’s abundant hydroelectric power, making it one of the greenest data centers in the world.
- Low carbon footprint and near-zero emissions.
❄️ Natural Fjord Water Cooling
- Utilizes the cold fjord water (from nearby deep-water fjords) to cool servers without electricity.
- This unique cooling system makes it one of the most energy-efficient data centers globally.
🏔 Underground Bunker Infrastructure
- Some Green Mountain facilities are built inside a mountain for security and natural insulation.
- Formerly a NATO ammunition storage site, now transformed into a high-tech data center.
📍 Strategic Locations
Green Mountain has multiple sites in Norway, including:
- DC1-Stavanger (inside a mountain with fjord cooling).
- DC2-Telemark (located in an industrial region for high-performance computing).
- DC3-Oslo (for low-latency cloud services).
🌱 Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency (PUE ~1.2)
- Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.2, far better than most traditional data centers (average 1.5+).
- Recognized for carbon-neutral operations and zero water waste.
Why Green Mountain Stands Out
✅ 100% renewable energy
✅ Innovative fjord water cooling
✅ Secure underground facilities
✅ Highly energy-efficient (low PUE)
✅ Supports green cloud and HPC (High-Performance Computing)
It’s a perfect example of how data centers can be both powerful and environmentally friendly.