KANSAS CITY —Tech giant Google announced Wednesday it will locate a new data center in Kansas City with an initial $1 billion investment supporting 1,300 jobs.
Elected officials and dignitaries made the announcement at the Hunt Midwest Business Center.
The project includes bringing a free Skilled Trades and Readiness program to the Kansas City area and a $100,000 contribution to the North Kansas City School District for a STEAM center, according to a media release.
The company plans to power the new data center with 400 megawatts of carbon-free solar energy from the Beavertail Solar farm in Missouri. The plan calls for a power purchase agreement with Ranger Power and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments.
"We’re proud this data center represents the company’s first in Missouri and its largest investment in a single location," said Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
"Google selecting the Kansas City region is another example of our state’s ability to attract and support world-class companies. Our skilled workforce, superior infrastructure, and prime business climate continue to result in investments from leading employer."