750 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity saved
We can also overlay this data with insights that make a real difference to a client’s bottom line. Now when a client asks, “What did that system do this time last year?”, we can pull those details quickly and present them in an easy-to-understand format. At the same time, our installations are based on a zero-capex performance model, which simplifies our clients’ project delivery, saves money, and eliminates the short-term shock of large capital outlays which must compete for capital with other internal projects.
Above all, Google Cloud is the powerhouse behind our efforts to reduce energy consumption. In the lifetime of the business, we’ve saved 750 GWh of electricity, the equivalent of half the annual consumption of an average sized steel mill. Another way of looking at it is that we take the consumption equivalent of about 16,500 households off the grid every day.
We’re also proud to be recognized for our achievements in the energy saving industry. In 2019, we were awarded the Energy Efficiency Company of the Year by the South African Energy Efficiency Confederation. In 2021, we were awarded Industrial Energy Project of the Year for our work supporting a South African mining company towards their 2040 carbon neutrality and 2050 net zero target.
We’re also committed to developing engineering talent in South Africa. Our program for graduates offers young people experience in many fields including electrical, mechanical, and process engineering. They can choose a career path with the confidence that comes from first-hand knowledge of the latest developments in engineering and analytics.
This links back to our determination to embed best-in-class skills and technology in our business, including the latest tools and enhancements in Google Cloud. Right now, we are excited about powerful machine learning capabilities in Google Cloud and the potential to apply this to our data and provide further energy efficiencies to our clients. Knowing that Google will continue to innovate gives us the confidence to grow the business and help our clients achieve their sustainability goals now and in the future.
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