Google to power Finland’s AI future with a €13bn ($15bn) spend, buying half the output of a nuclear plant and building brand‑new data centres.
The 22‑year contract with utility Fortum secures up to 50% of the Loviisa nuclear plant’s output, ensuring a steady supply of clean energy for AI workloads. Meanwhile, Google plans data hubs in Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala, while doubling down on its existing site in Hamina.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo lauded the move as a testament to Finland’s leadership in responsibly built AI infrastructure. Google’s chief investment officer, Ruth Porat, said the package pairs “technical expansion with new energy capacity, grid upgrades and local power‑affordability initiatives.”
Beyond just chips and servers, the investment is projected to create roughly 37,000 construction jobs and add about €3.6bn to Finland’s GDP annually. Local communities will also benefit from biodiversity, education and workforce‑development funds earmarked in the deal.
Why Finland? Its cool climate reduces cooling costs, its neat grid supports high‑capacity loads, and its low‑carbon energy mix satisfies the rising appetite for green AI. TikTok has already signed on with a $1bn investment, marking a trend of big tech choosing Nordic borders for cloud and AI.
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has pledged up to $205bn for global AI capacity, making this Finland push a key strategy for the future of the web, YouTube, Search and Gemini AI chat. With energy supply secured, the company can push its AI services harder without compromising sustainability.
For tech lovers who love gaining the inside scoop, this deal signals a future where data centres are cooler, greener and more tightly linked to national identities. It also shows how governments and corp partners can collaborate for long‑term renewable‑energy commitments.
