03:51 AM EDT, 10/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Alphabet's (GOOG) Google ( GOOG ) said late Thursday it will invest $4 billion to build a new data center in West Memphis, Arkansas through 2027.

The investment will focus on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, as well as local programs to increase energy resilience and affordability for residents.

The technology giant will cover the full energy costs related to the development of the facility, which will be powered by Entergy Arkansas and supported by a new 600 megawatt solar project that the companies will collaborate on.

Google ( GOOG ) will also launch a $25 million energy impact fund to help scale energy efficiency and affordability initiatives for residents in the Crittenden County.