Wholesale information middle developer EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has introduced the acquisition of 120 acres within the Culpeper Know-how Zone (CTZ) in Culpeper, Virginia, for a brand new information middle mission. The corporate plans to develop a 1.4 million-square-foot information middle campus, initially supporting 216 MW of crucial IT load, with potential growth to 432 MW. Energy supply is anticipated in early 2028 through Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative, EdgeCore mentioned in a press release on Thursday.
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Location and Market Development
Situated 60 miles from Ashburn, Virginia, Culpeper has grow to be a rising information middle market, partly as a result of CTZ—a 690-acre website designated for information facilities, utilities, and STEM instructional initiatives, the corporate mentioned. The brand new campus goals to cater to the rising demand for large-scale information middle services pushed by AI and cloud functions.
“The demand for land able to accommodating 300+ MW information middle campuses has skyrocketed within the wake of AI and cloud functions,” mentioned Michael Shaw, VP of Land Acquisition, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. “EdgeCore’s new campus is a wonderful choice for our hyperscale clients as a result of its proximity to Ashburn and the near-term availability of energy.”
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Sustainability
The campus will make use of a closed-loop air-cooled system, attaining a water utilization effectiveness (WUE) score under 0.01 L/kWh, to make sure minimal water consumption. This announcement marks EdgeCore’s fifth energetic market, becoming a member of Ashburn, Silicon Valley, Phoenix, and Reno, all designed to accommodate single hyperscale tenants.
