Edged Energy Starts Data Center Project in Mesa, Arizona

Edged Energy begins construction on a new data center in Mesa, Arizona, designed for high-density AI workloads. The $70 million project aims for sustainability with waterless cooling technology, expecting to save 94 million gallons of water annually. Set for completion in late 2025, it signifies Edged's commitment to innovation and address climate challenges.

Wed October 30, 2024 - West Edition #22
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Edged Energy executives and local officials break ground on the new data center in Mesa, Ariz.

Edged Energy, the fast-growing sustainable infrastructure provider, marked a significant milestone in August with the start of construction on a new data center in the Phoenix-area city of Mesa, Ariz.

Strategically located at 8811 E. Warner Road, east of State Route 202, Edged Phoenix will be built for high-density artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and equipped with advanced waterless cooling and ultra-efficient energy systems. It will offer 36 MW of critical capacity.

The two-story data center will be set on 12 acres and span 210,000 sq. ft., according to Data Center Dynamics. Construction costs are expected to reach about $70 million.

The groundbreaking event was attended by Mesa city officials and key project partners and showcased the collaboration between Edged Data Centers, local general contractor Haydon Building Corp. and local utility provider Salt River Project (SRP). The new data center is expected to come online in late 2025.

"Edged is thrilled to become part of the Mesa community. This project would not be possible without the support and leadership of the city of Mesa and the Arizona Commerce Authority. Together, we share a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability," said Frank Scandariato, director of platform delivery at Edged. "With the groundbreaking of Edged Phoenix, we will help the fast-growing digital economy meet increasing demand while addressing issues of local water scarcity and climate change head-on."

The Edged platform is uniquely optimized for both energy and water efficiency. This is particularly important in a hot, dry climate like Arizona with limited water supply.

Unlike traditional data centers which put significant pressure on the power grid and consume billions of gallons of water each year, Edged Phoenix will be outfitted with the ThermalWorks ultra-efficient waterless cooling technology that can handle high-density AI-driven loads yet consumes no water. This innovative design is expected to save more than 94 million gallons of water annually.

Edged is a subsidiary of Endeavour with nearly a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline. Edged Phoenix will join a growing network of data centers under construction across the United States, including in Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas and Columbus.