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Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet
Google has announced a €13 billion investment to build and expand AI data centres and supporting infrastructure across four Finnish municipalities: Hamina
Key takeaways
- Google is investing €13 billion in Finnish digital infrastructure and clean energy projects over the next two years.
- The investment will add €3.6 billion a year to Finland's GDP.
- The construction phase will support more than 37,000 jobs, with 7,000 jobs sustained annually thereafter.
- Google signed a 22-year agreement to support the life extension of the Loviisa nuclear power plant.
- Google is investing €31 million into local communities over the next four years for education and economic growth.
Google has announced a €13 billion investment to build and expand AI data centres and supporting infrastructure across four Finnish municipalities: Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala. Scheduled for construction in 2027 and 2028, the project is Google's largest single investment in Europe to date. The facilities will power core services like Gemini, Search, and Maps. To support the massive energy demands, Google has signed a 22-year agreement to extend the Loviisa nuclear power plant, contracted a 94-megawatt battery system, and planned onshore wind additions. The company estimates the initiative will support 37,000 jobs during construction and add €3.6 billion annually to Finland's GDP.
This represents Google's largest single investment in Europe to power its AI services.
In their words
“Google's decision is a clear testament to our strengths. The value of the data economy extends far beyond direct investment into spurring innovation, research and development”
By the numbers
- €13B
- Google investment in Finnish digital infrastructure and clean energy
- 37,000
- Jobs supported during the 2027-2028 construction phase
- €3.6B
- Annual GDP addition estimated for Finland
- 94MW
- Capacity of a new battery system to stabilize prices
- 22-year
- Agreement to support Loviisa nuclear plant life extension
How it unfolded
- Google buys and converts a disused Hamina paper mill
- Google announces €13 billion Finnish investment
- Construction of new data centre facilities is expected
- Finnish national elections are scheduled to take place
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Common questions
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- Google is investing €13 billion in Finnish digital infrastructure and clean energy projects over the next two years.
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