Google Drops €13 Billion on Finnish AI Infrastructure
Google has announced its largest single investment in Europe to date, committing €13 billion to Finland's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The US tech giant will develop AI infrastructure in the country, supporting core services such as Search, Maps, and Gemini.
The investment is expected to contribute €3.6 billion annually to Finland's gross domestic product during the initial construction phase and support over 37,000 jobs nationwide. Google opened its first data centre in Finland about 15 years ago in Hamina.
The new investment will also include AI upskilling programs with local colleges, creating training opportunities for 100 Finnish students in future data centre careers. Additionally, the package supports energy projects in the region, including a 22-year agreement to support the life extension of the Loviisa nuclear power plant and the addition of new onshore wind capacity.
According to Bikash Koley, vice president of Google Global Infrastructure, 'We are partnering on a portfolio of solutions that are aligned with our commitments to keep energy affordable for consumers and invest in clean energy.'