# Google Invests €13bn in Finland Data Centers, Secures Nuclear Power

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-09-09T17:06:48Z · updated 2026-09-11T05:30:00Z

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## Summary

Google announced a €13 billion ($15 billion) investment in Finland to build three new data centres in Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala, and expand its existing site in Hamina. The deal includes a 22‑year contract with utility Fortum to purchase up to half of the output from the Loviisa nuclear plant, ensuring a steady, low‑carbon power supply for the new facilities.

The construction, slated for 2027‑2028, is projected to create more than 37,000 jobs and add roughly €3.6 billion to Finland’s GDP each year. The infrastructure will support Google’s AI chatbot Gemini and other services such as Search, Maps and YouTube, while also funding clean‑energy projects, biodiversity initiatives and workforce development.

Finland’s cool climate, robust grid and commitment to clean energy make it an attractive hub for data‑centre expansion, a trend that has already drawn a $1 billion TikTok investment in the country.

## Key points

- Google commits €13bn to build 3 new data centres in Finland, buying 50% of Loviisa nuclear output
- Construction 2027‑28 will create 37,000 jobs and add €3.6bn to GDP
- Deal includes long‑term clean‑energy projects and biodiversity funding

## Why it matters

The investment signals a shift toward low‑carbon AI infrastructure, setting a benchmark for responsible data‑centre expansion and boosting Finland’s role in the global AI ecosystem.

## Sources

1. [Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r6y4me2g6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (BBC Technology, 2026-09-09)
2. [Google Raises Its Investments in Finland to Support AI Infrastructure Growth](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/google-raises-investments-finland-support-033020422.html) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-11)
3. [Google’s €13bn AI data centre plan in Finland to be supported by nuclear power](https://edie.net/googles-e13bn-ai-data-centre-plan-in-finland-to-be-supported-by-nuclear-power) (edie.net, 2026-09-10)
4. [Google Makes Its Single Largest AI Investment in Europe — Bets $15 Billion on Finland AI Infrastructure](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/google-makes-single-largest-ai-162751824.html) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-09)
5. [Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe'](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/09/google-finland-ai-infrastructure-investment.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-09-09)

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