EdgeCore expands Mesa, Arizona data center capacity to 450+ MW

EdgeCore’s massive data center expansion in Mesa marks a significant commitment to addressing the increasing power demands of AI and cloud computing infrastructure. By acquiring an additional 43.87 acres of land, the company is positioning itself as a major provider of hyperscale data center capacity in the Southwest, with sustainability features designed specifically for Arizona’s unique environmental challenges.

The big picture: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure is more than doubling its buildable land in Mesa, Arizona, enabling over 450 megawatts (MW) of data center capacity to support growing hyperscale client demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

• The company has already developed and commissioned 206 MW of capacity since launching its first Mesa campus in April 2023.
• The new land acquisition allows EdgeCore to add more than 250 MW of additional capacity through future development.

Key developments: Two new data center buildings are currently under construction with completion dates set for 2025 and 2026.

• Power for the expanded development is being provided by Salt River Project (SRP), which also supplies the first operational data center at the Mesa campus.
• The rapid deployment timeline highlights the urgency driving data center expansion to support AI computing needs.

Sustainability focus: EdgeCore’s Mesa facilities incorporate water-conscious design features critical for operating in Arizona’s arid environment.

• The data centers use an air-cooled design with a closed-loop chilled water system to minimize water usage.
• The campus meets LEED BD+C v4 Silver standards and includes native landscaping and a pollinator garden to support local biodiversity while reducing water consumption.

What they’re saying: “Today’s expansion announcement of EdgeCore’s operations in Mesa, Arizona is an exciting milestone in our company’s evolution,” said Lee Kestler, CEO of EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure.

• “Since establishing our first Mesa campus in April 2023, we have worked quickly to construct and commission 206 MW at the site.”
• SRP’s General Manager and CEO Jim Pratt noted the utility is “proud of its work with EdgeCore” and praised the company’s commitment to water conservation.

Beyond infrastructure: EdgeCore has committed to ongoing financial and philanthropic contributions to the Mesa community.

• The company emphasizes local partnerships, employee volunteerism, and support for small businesses as part of its regional commitment.
• These community investments represent an attempt to ensure the data center expansion delivers broader economic and social benefits beyond the technical infrastructure.