Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet
Google will spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, its largest single investment in Europe, in a bet on the country's cheap power and climate.
HELSINKI, September 9 — In an unprecedented move, Google announced a staggering €13 billion (RM60.8 billion) investment in Finland's digital infrastructure over the next two years. The company described it as its largest single European investment and credited Finland's leadership in responsibly building AI infrastructure. The funding will be allocated to data centers, supporting infrastructure, clean energy projects, and partnerships with municipalities in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala.
The investments will power Google's AI services, including its Gemini chatbot, and cater to local biodiversity, education, research, and workforce development through dedicated funds. Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hailed the move as a testament to the country's AI prowess, predicting it would boost the nation's GDP by 3.6 billion euros annually and create over 37,000 jobs, with 16,000 in construction.
Finland's strategic location, cool climate, and low-cost electricity from nuclear, wind, and hydro power have made it an attractive destination for data centers. Orpo's government has prioritized attracting investments in the sector to combat record-high unemployment and sluggish economic growth.
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