Tekno Netral
Investasi Rp240 Triliun, Google Beli 50 Persen Listrik Pembangkit Nuklir Finlandia untuk AI
Google investasi 13 miliar euro (Rp240 triliun) di Finlandia, termasuk kontrak 22 tahun dengan Fortum untuk beli hingga 50% listrik PLTN Loviisa yang saat ini pasok 10% kebutuhan listrik nasional. Investasi danai tiga pusat data baru di Kajaani, Muhos, dan Vaala, perluasan fasilitas di Hamina, serta proyek energi bersih untuk dukung operasional layanan AI seperti Gemini, Search, Maps, dan YouTube. Proyek ini proyeksi serap 37.000 tenaga kerja konstruksi pada 2027-2028, sumbang 3,6 miliar euro per tahun bagi PDB Finlandia, dan perkuat posisi Finlandia sebagai lokasi favorit pusat data global.
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- Google announces €13 billion (≈Rp240 trillion) investment in Finland for AI infrastructure.
- Google signs 22-year deal with Fortum to buy up to 50% of electricity from Loviisa nuclear plant.
- Loviisa nuclear plant currently supplies ~10% of Finland's total electricity needs.
- Investment funds three new data centers in Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala.
- Existing facility in Hamina (former paper mill) will be expanded.
- Construction phase scheduled for 2027–2028.
- Project projected to employ over 37,000 workers during construction.
- Investment projected to contribute €3.6 billion annually to Finland's GDP.
- This is Google's largest single investment in Europe.
- Infrastructure will support Gemini, Google Search, Maps, and YouTube AI operations.
- Package includes clean energy projects and a community fund for biodiversity, education, research, and workforce development.
- Finland cited cold climate, low-carbon energy, and stable grid as data center advantages.
- TikTok previously announced US$1 billion data center investment in Kouvola, Finland.
- Google deal supports Fortum's plan to extend Loviisa's operational life and increase capacity.
- Statements come from Google, PM Petteri Orpo, and Alphabet/Google CIO Ruth Porat.
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