Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027

Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs 

On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s $9 billion investment in South Carolina will expand the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure presence in the state and support local workforce development programs, further establishing South Carolina as a critical hub for America’s digital economy.

This investment builds upon Google’s 15-year presence in South Carolina, and will fund:

• Expansion of Google’s Berkeley County campus;
• Continued development of Google’s two new data center campuses in Dorchester County, which broke ground in 2024 and are under construction; and

Once complete, these new and expanded facilities will strengthen Google Cloud’s South Carolina region, which is part of the company’s global network of 42 cloud regions that deliver the high-performance and low-latency services that businesses and organizations need to build and scale their own AI-powered solutions. The South Carolina region is connected to the Firmina and Nuvem subsea cables, which are both anchored in Myrtle Beach. The cables add capacity, increase reliability, and decrease latency for Google users and Google Cloud customers in South Carolina, across the Atlantic, and around the world. This unique combination of infrastructure continues to position South Carolina as a global leader in AI-driven transformation.

Developing South Carolina’s Workforce 

To help South Carolinians access the opportunities created by its technology investments and innovations, Google has funded local organizations that have trained more than 100,000 residents in digital skills.

Today, Electrical Training Alliance (etA), with support from Google.org’s AI Opportunity Fund, will provide funding to integrate AI tools into training curriculum and boost the number of apprentices in South Carolina. The initiative will train existing electrical workers and more than 160 apprentices in the state by 2030, strengthening South Carolina’s workforce, economy, and technological infrastructure and increasing the projected pipeline of new electricians in South Carolina by nearly 150%.

Google’s investments and technologies helped provide more than $6.4 billion of activity for tens of thousands of South Carolina businesses, publishers, nonprofits, creators, and developers in 2024 alone.

Strengthening Energy Efficiency and Affordability 

Google is committed to operating one of the industry’s most energy-efficient data centers and responsibly growing its infrastructure. The company has collaborated with local partners including: the South Carolina Office of Resilience, Sol Systems, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Aiken Electric Cooperative, and Sustainability Institute, to accelerate the work of local organizations focused on energy affordability in the state. This ongoing initiative between Google and Sol Systems supports critical energy efficiency upgrades for South Carolina residents, resulting in $545-729 average annual cost savings per household, depending on the community.

“Google’s investment in South Carolina deepens our 15 year roots here and helps to power America’s next wave of innovation,” said Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. “By expanding our data center, investing in energy affordability, and supporting local workforce development, we are solidifying the Palmetto State’s role as a critical hub for the digital economy and creating opportunities for communities in South Carolina and across the country.  Our partnership with South Carolina is important as we build out our country’s infrastructure.”

Learn more about Google in South Carolina at: g.co/economicimpact/sc.