Google Commits $25 Billion to AI and Data Center Expansion Across the U.S.'s Largest Electric Grid
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Google announced a $25 billion investment over two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure in the PJM Interconnection to meet rising AI workload demands. This initiative addresses the infrastructure challenges posed by surging power consumption due to cloud computing and AI technologies. The investment includes developing new data center campuses, and facilitating the deployment of AI models for services. Additionally, Google signed a framework agreement to acquire hydroelectric power and plans to invest $3 billion in modernizing hydropower plants, aiming for 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google will invest $25 billion over the next two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure across the PJM Interconnection to meet surging AI workload demand.
The investment will support new data center campuses and deployment of AI models at scale, contributing to Google’s infrastructure for search, cloud services, and enterprise tools.
Google signed a framework agreement to purchase up to 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power and will invest $3 billion to modernize two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania.
The refurbishment effort aims to increase generation efficiency and aligns with Google's goal of operating on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.
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