Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has inaugurated a new data centre near London, part of a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment to expand its AI-powered services and cloud infrastructure in the UK. The initiative reflects Google’s strategy to meet growing demand for services such as Google Cloud, Search, Maps, and Workspace.
The new facility, located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, incorporates energy-efficient technologies, including air cooling systems and heat recycling. Google plans for its UK operations, including this site, to run on nearly 95% carbon-free energy by 2026. The company is also partnering with Shell PLC (LSE: SHEL) to support grid stability.
The investment is expected to create approximately 8,250 jobs per year across UK businesses during the rollout, supporting government efforts to attract private capital and strengthen digital infrastructure. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves attended the opening, describing the project as “a powerful vote of confidence in the UK economy.”
The development comes amid a global surge in AI and cloud investments by tech companies, intensifying competition in data centre deployment while raising discussions on environmental impact and infrastructure requirements.
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