Google is investing $15 billion in Finland to expand its data center operations, secure long-term clean power and fund local jobs and training, the company said. The investment covers digital infrastructure, clean energy contracts and community partnerships across the country, building on 15 years of Google operations in Hamina.
Construction jobs and economic impact
Google says the construction phase, running 2027 to 2028, will support more than 37,000 jobs across Finland and add over $4 billion a year to the country's GDP. After start-up, the facilities are expected to sustain thousands of permanent roles, from engineers to security and catering staff.
Power contracts
Google signed a 22-year deal to back the life extension of the Loviisa nuclear plant. The company is also adding new onshore wind capacity and has contracted for a new 94-megawatt battery system, aimed at stabilizing electricity prices when winter cold cuts into wind generation.
Community investment and training
Separately, Google plans to put $36 million into the towns of Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala over four years, aimed at education and economic development. The plan includes AI upskilling programs run with local colleges for more than 4,400 workers, along with new training opportunities for 100 Finnish students pursuing data center careers.
Hamina's track record
Google has operated in Hamina for 15 years. In that time, it has backed more than 40 community and social organizations and built environmental projects including a seawater-based cooling system and offsite heat recovery that sends warmth to nearby homes and businesses. Between 2023 and 2025, Google's presence in Hamina supported a network of more than 600 Finnish suppliers spanning construction, operations and network fiber.
