Google is increasing its global data center investment.
On October 13, Google announced it will invest $9 billion in South Carolina by 2027 to expand its existing data center campus in Berkeley County and continue building two new sites in Dorchester County, aimed at supporting the growing demand for cloud computing services and artificial intelligence applications.
Additionally, Google will fund an electrical training alliance to integrate AI tools into training programs. It is expected that by 2030, existing electrical workers and over 160 apprentices will be trained in the state, with the electrical talent pool projected to grow by nearly 150%.
Data center operations require substantial electrical infrastructure and cooling systems to support the operation of servers that power internet services, thus creating a huge demand for electrical workers.
<h2>Expansion Sets Record for Single-State Investment</h2>
Google's $9 billion investment will focus on two areas of expansion.
The company will expand its existing data center campus in Berkeley County, which has been the core of Google's operations in South Carolina since its establishment in 2007.
At the same time, the investment will advance the construction of two new data center campuses in Dorchester County.
According to official sources, once these facilities are completed, they will help strengthen South Carolina's cloud service region, which is part of Google's global network of 42 cloud service regions. Alphabet and Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat stated:
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Google's investment in South Carolina deepens our 15-year foundation here and helps drive the next wave of innovation in the United States.
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<h2>Economic Contribution Continues to Expand</h2>
Google's economic impact in South Carolina is continuously growing.
Statistics show that the company generated approximately $6.4 billion in economic activity in South Carolina in 2024. Since the Berkeley County facility was established in 2007, Google has invested over $4.5 billion in data center operations across the state. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster stated:
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Google's continued investment in South Carolina strengthens our position as a national leader in technology and innovation. Our long-term partnership with Google has created countless opportunities for our people.
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The investment timeline extends to 2027, demonstrating Google's long-term commitment to its operations in South Carolina.
This investment also aligns with Google's overall strategy to expand its data center footprint in the U.S. and international markets, including recent projects in the UK and Belgium.
<h2>Google Increases Investment in Europe, with €10 Billion AI Infrastructure Investment in the UK and Belgium</h2>
On September 16, Google announced a significant £5 billion investment in the UK over two years, aimed at driving the development of the UK's AI economy.
The core of this investment is a new data center located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, with the investment scope covering capital expenditures, R&amp;D activities, and related engineering projects, including Google DeepMind's cutting-edge AI research in science and healthcare.
The project is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the UK, supporting approximately 8,250 jobs each year while meeting the growing market demand for AI services such as Google Cloud, Search, and Maps.
On October 8th, Google announced an additional investment of €5 billion in Belgium, also for a period of two years, focusing on expanding cloud computing and AI infrastructure. The investment will focus on expanding the data center campus located in Saint-Ghislain, which is expected to create 300 new full-time jobs.
In the field of clean energy, Google has signed new agreements with Eneco, Luminus, and Renner to support the development of new onshore wind farms, providing clean energy support to the grid

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Google announced an investment of $9 billion in South Carolina before 2027 to expand existing data centers and build two new sites, while also training electrical workers to support the growing demand for AI and cloud computing

- Google announced a $9 billion investment in South Carolina by 2027 to expand its existing data center in Berkeley County and build two new sites in Dorchester County, aimed at supporting the growth of cloud computing and AI applications.  
- This investment is expected to significantly increase the demand for electrical workers, with plans to train existing electricians and over 160 apprentices, potentially boosting the workforce by nearly 150%.  
- Google's ongoing investments in South Carolina, which have exceeded $4.5 billion since 2007, reinforce the state's position as a leader in technology and innovation.

Google announced that it will invest $9 billion in South Carolina, USA by 2027