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Google investment in Finland AI infrastructure

Overview

Google has announced a major investment of at least €13 billion in Finland’s digital and energy infrastructure, scheduled for 2027 and 2028. This initiative, the company’s largest single investment in Europe, focuses on expanding artificial intelligence capabilities through the construction of three new data centers in Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala, alongside the expansion of an existing facility in Hamina.

To support these operations, Google has entered into a 22-year power purchase agreement with Fortum to secure up to 50 percent of the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s capacity from 2030 to 2049. This agreement is intended to provide the revenue certainty needed for a €1 billion program to extend the plant’s operational life until 2050. The energy strategy also includes investments in onshore wind projects and a 94-megawatt battery system near Kajaani to enhance grid stability.

While Google estimates the project will contribute approximately €3.6 billion annually to Finland’s GDP and support over 37,000 jobs during the construction phase, some Finnish officials have offered a more cautious outlook. These officials suggest that the net domestic impact may be lower, noting that “70–80% of the investment may go toward imported hardware” and that actual cumulative GDP growth could be less than 1%.

Additional components of the plan include community funds for biodiversity, education, and research, as well as AI training opportunities for local students.

Entities

Google · Fortum · Petteri Orpo · Loviisa nuclear power plant · Finland

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Google to invest 13 billion euros in Finland AI infrastructure

    Google will invest 13 billion euros in Finland to build AI data centers in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala, securing long-term nuclear energy through a 22-year deal with Fortum.

  2. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 94 sources
    Google to invest €13 billion in Finland's AI and energy infrastructure

    Google will invest at least €13 billion in Finland's AI infrastructure and clean energy through 2028, including a 22-year nuclear power deal with Fortum to support new data centers.

Sources

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