As a result, the investment includes a new data centre in Dietzenbach, ongoing upgrades at the Hanau data centre campus and expanded offices in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.

Google revealed it will build a new data centre in Dietzenbach to strengthen its cloud regions in Germany, which are part of a global network of 42 regions and will continue investing in its Hanau data centre, which opened in 2023.

Alongside the data centre, Google will expand its 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) partnership with Engie in Germany through 2030, which began in 2021 and includes electricity from new onshore wind and solar projects.

By actively innovating on energy supply models, Google aims to directly support German decarbonisation goals and clean, reliable, and affordable energy system for everyone,” the company said.

Additionally, the company revealed Google’s German operations are projected to run at or near 85% carbon-free energy by 2026.

The technology giant also announced its first heat recovery project in the region, along with local skilling and wetland protection initiatives, expecting to contribute an average of €1.016 billion to Germany’s GDP annually and support roughly 9,000 jobs per year through 2029.

As a result, the company is expanding its digital skills and STEM programs in Germany, announcing new partnerships including the Kathinka-Platzhoff-Stiftung, the Martin Luther Stiftung Hanau and the Kaufmännische Schule Hanau.

Meanwhile, in Munich, Google is investing in the Arnulfpost building, creating 30,000 square metres of office space for up to 2,000 employees and public areas.

In Frankfurt, Google has expanded into the 24th floor of the Global Tower, its highest office in Germany, featuring a new TechTalk conference room for 100 guests.

Additionally, its Berlin offices will gain three new floors with meeting rooms, a demo space and a TechTalk conference room overlooking the Spree River.

Google country manager of Germany and VP of Central Europe, Philipp Justus, said: “With today’s announcement, Google is deepening its roots in Germany, extending our investments in the country and creating new avenues for AI-driven transformation. Our investments in technical infrastructure and AI skills development help ensure people across Germany and across Europe have access to opportunity in this exciting era of European innovation.”

Marianne Janik, VP Google Cloud EMEA North, added: “This investment underscores our long-term vision for Europe, demonstrating a deep commitment to accelerating regional innovation through strategic investment. A sovereign digital future must be built in Europe, for Europe.

“This requires more than just offering services; it requires deep and structural investment in the local economy, creating jobs and fostering a vibrant European technology ecosystem. We are here to be a trusted partner for Germany, co-creating a future that is secure, sovereign, sustainable and powered by world-changing innovation.”

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