# Google Bets €13bn on Finnish AI and Nuclear Power

> Google's largest European investment pairs new Finnish data centers with a 22-year nuclear power agreement to fuel AI expansion.
- Title: Google Bets €13bn on Finnish AI and Nuclear Power · BBC News
- Summary: Google's largest European investment pairs new Finnish data centers with a 22-year nuclear power agreement to fuel AI expansion. Tech giants are securing…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r6y4me2g6o
- Published: 2026-09-09T17:06:48.877+00:00
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- Topics: ai, google, finland, energy, tech, news, world
## Record European AI investment
Google announced a €13bn investment package in Finland to expand AI infrastructure, construct three new data centers, and enlarge an existing facility.

> This is Google's largest single investment in Europe and a testament to Finland's leadership in responsibly building AI infrastructure.
## Nuclear power partnership
Google signed a 22-year contract with Finnish utility Fortum to buy up to 50% of the electricity produced by the Loviisa nuclear power plant.
## Why Finland is winning
Cold weather reduces server cooling costs, while abundant low-carbon energy and strong digital infrastructure make Finland a magnet for tech hubs like Google and TikTok.
## Major economic impact
Construction scheduled for 2027 and 2028 across Kajaani, Muhos, Vaala, and Hamina will support over 37,000 jobs and boost Finland's annual GDP by €3.6bn.

> The value of the data economy extends far beyond direct investment into spurring innovation, research and development.
## Fueling next-gen AI tools
The expanded capacity will power services like Gemini, Search, and YouTube, alongside Google funding for local clean energy and biodiversity projects.
## Race for huge computing power
As parent company Alphabet scales global spending plans toward $205bn, securing massive clean energy supplies has become crucial to sustain AI growth.
## Key takeaway

Tech giants are securing long-term nuclear energy deals in cold-climate nations to power energy-intensive AI workloads.