Google Invests Over $15 Billion in Finland for AI Infrastructure and Energy Partnerships
Google has announced a major investment of more than $15 billion (€13 billion) to expand its digital infrastructure, including data centers across Europe with a focus on Finland. The funding includes a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Finnish energy company Fortum for nuclear and renewable energy sources as part of Google's sustainability goals. The deal involves extending the life of a nuclear plant in Loviisa, Finland, through revenue certainty provided by Google’s PPA. This marks Google’s first nuclear PPA in Europe and its initial global partnership to extend nuclear capacity. Additionally, Google signed onshore wind PPAs with Valorem and plans for battery storage systems near Finnish data centers. Google aims to power all operations using 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030 as part of a broader net-zero target. The investment also includes community initiatives in Finland worth around $36 million over four years, highlighting the company’s commitment to responsible growth and local engagement.
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