https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-has-a-cool-15-billion-fix-to-the-ai-energy-problemContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-has-a-cool-15-billion-fix-to-the-ai-energy-problemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-has-a-cool-15-billion-fix-to-the-ai-energy-problem#u70624Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:31:06 +0000Alphabet Inc. is investing at least 13 billion euros, or roughly $15.1 billion, into AI infrastructure in Finland over the next two years. The project involves building three new data centers and securing a 22-year agreement to purchase nuclear power from Nordic energy company Fortum. This strategy converts electricity into a fixed cost to support the high energy demands of AI operations through 2049. The investment has already triggered a rise in Fortum shares.Why it mattersAI data centers require massive amounts of stable electricity to function. By locking in long-term nuclear energy contra https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-has-a-cool-15-billion-fix-to-the-ai-energy-problemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-has-a-cool-15-billion-fix-to-the-ai-energy-problem#u65023Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:21:39 +0000Google is investing $15 billion, equivalent to €13 billion, into artificial intelligence infrastructure and nuclear power in Finland. The two-year commitment includes a long-term nuclear energy agreement with Nordic energy company Fortum. Google will purchase half of a nuclear plant's output through 2049, turning electricity into a fixed cost for its data centers. The massive capital injection addresses the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence operations. Financial markets responded immediately, driving shares of the Nordic energy company up following the announcement.Why it