Google to Invest $6.4 Billion to Build New Cloud Data Center in Germany

Berlin — Google said on Tuesday it will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany over the next few years to expand its cloud infrastructure and increase data center capacity.

The investment includes a new data center in Dietzenbach, near Frankfurt, an area that hosts many of Europe’s financial institutions and network hubs. The plan was shared by the company ahead of a press briefing in Berlin.

Google said the move responds to growing demand for cloud computing and AI processing among German manufacturers, financial firms, and government agencies. The new facility will operate alongside its existing Frankfurt site and is expected to handle workloads linked to Google Cloud’s enterprise clients in Europe.

The company confirmed it is working with regional authorities on permits and construction plans and expects physical work on the Dietzenbach site to start in early 2026. Once operational, the data center will provide capacity for high-performance computing and cloud storage under European data protection standards.

To power the new site, Google is negotiating with local utilities to secure renewable electricity and expand access to clean energy in the Hesse region. The company reiterated its target to operate entirely on carbon-free energy by 2030, a commitment shared across all its global infrastructure.

Rival cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure have also announced new cloud regions in Germany within the past year. Their expansion aligns with Berlin’s stricter data localization and cybersecurity rules, which require certain information to be stored within the country.

The Dietzenbach project will position Germany as a central hub in Google’s European network, adding capacity for AI workloads, regional cloud storage, and faster digital services for local clients.

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