Google announced €13 billion Finnish data-centre investment for 2027–2028
Google announced on September 9, 2026, that it will invest €13 billion across four Finnish sites in 2027 and 2028. The plan includes nuclear, wind and battery arrangements, but the centres’ power demand was not disclosed.
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- Finland[1]
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Event date: Google announced the investment on September 9, 2026; spending is planned for 2027 and 2028. [1][2]
What happened
Google said the €13 billion programme will expand data-centre and related digital infrastructure at Hamina, where it has operated since 2009, and at Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC
- Google commits €13 billion to Finnish AI infrastructure with nuclear dealdomain-b.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
The investment is scheduled for 2027 and 2028 and was described as Google’s largest single investment in Europe. One account said the construction phase is expected to support more than 37,000 jobs nationwide. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC
- Google commits €13 billion to Finnish AI infrastructure with nuclear dealdomain-b.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
The energy plan includes a 22-year power-purchase agreement with Fortum connected to the Loviisa nuclear plant. The agreement begins with a smaller contracted volume in 2028 and reaches up to 50% of plant capacity from 2030 through 2049. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC
- Google commits €13 billion to Finnish AI infrastructure with nuclear dealdomain-b.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
Google also said the expansion would be accompanied by 629 MW of new-to-grid onshore wind contracted through Valorem and Suomen Hyötytuuli, plus a 94 MW battery installation near Kajaani expected to operate from late 2027. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC
The company has not disclosed how many megawatts the data centres themselves will consume. That leaves unresolved whether the announced generation and storage cover the new demand or only reduce its effect on Finland’s electricity system. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.com · Article published: Sep 9, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC
Context from the sources
Google’s stated rationale includes Finland’s cold climate, relatively low-carbon electricity, political stability and the possibility of using data-centre waste heat in district-heating networks. [1]
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- [1] Google will invest €13bn in four Finnish data centre sites over two yearsthenextweb.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
- [2] Google commits €13 billion to Finnish AI infrastructure with nuclear dealdomain-b.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3
What this could mean for you
Greater pressure on Finland’s electricity system could become relevant as the centres are built.
Large data-centre loads would add demand faster than the announced wind, nuclear and battery arrangements can offset it.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The centres’ eventual power consumption exceeds available system capacity or new generation.
Possible time frame: months, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Google’s undisclosed electricity demand proves substantially larger than the accompanying new generation and storage.
Construction or grid connections proceed faster than supporting energy capacity.
Pressure eases if…
The planned wind, nuclear and battery arrangements are delivered on schedule.
Waste-heat recovery and other efficiency measures reduce the facilities’ net local energy burden.
Still unclear
Google’s expected electricity consumption at the four sites has not been disclosed.
The excerpts do not establish the final construction schedule or the number of permanent jobs.
Market implications
Market impact
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Google will spend €13bn on data centre infrastructure across four Finnish sites during 2027 and 2028, its largest single investment in Europe, the company announced…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Largest European investment: Google will invest €13 billion in Finland during 2027 and 2028, its largest single investment in Europe, expanding digital infrastructure and supporting…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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