Google will buy half the electricity of a nuclear power plant

Google’s €13bn investment in Finland underscores how AI growth is reshaping enterprise infrastructure strategy, with hyperscalers now securing long-term power deals to guarantee capacity for data centers and AI services. For CIOs and technology leaders, the move highlights that energy access, grid resilience, and sustainability are becoming core constraints on AI expansion, making location, power procurement, and infrastructure partnerships strategic priorities rather than purely operational concerns.