Aligned Data Centers to Build New Data Center Campus in Mansfield, Texas
Plano-based Aligned Data Centers is set to expand its operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market with a new data center campus in Mansfield, Texas. The company announced its plans earlier this week, with the campus, known as D-FW 03, situated on a 27-acre parcel with an on-site substation. Initial capacity is expected to be available by the end of this year.
Rising Demand for AI, Cloud, and Enterprise Applications
The new site is "positioned to meet rising demand for AI, cloud, and enterprise applications," Aligned said in a statement. Last month, the firm announced it had raised $12 billion to meet growing data center demand.
CEO’s Perspective
"The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex provides the ideal foundation for Aligned’s continued expansion," said Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned. "We are thrilled to bring our innovative data center solutions to Mansfield. Our focus will be on delivering the high-performance infrastructure our customers require to power their AI/cloud workloads and support the highest-density GPUs, with near-term power availability."
Groundbreaking Ceremony and Partnerships
The firm held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project in September. Aligned’s "prefabricated critical equipment strategy" and flexible design allows them to build quickly, the company told The Dallas Morning News. The company has also partnered with the City of Mansfield to plant native trees in the local area through the "Roots for the Future Fund." Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans praised the effort.
Previous Projects and Plans
Last February, Aligned announced plans to build a two-story data center building totaling more than 450,000 square feet in Plano. The 44-acre site is located on the west side of North Star Road. The company’s flagship data center campus is near Plano Parkway north of Bush Turnpike, where the company already has two large buildings.
Ongoing Data Center Projects in D-FW
This is one of many ongoing data center projects in D-FW. Dallas-based Provident Data Centers announced earlier this year that it would partner with PowerHouse Data Centers to develop a 768-acre data center campus in southern Grand Prairie. The first phase of the campus is estimated to generate at least $5 billion in direct construction, the company said.
Market Demand and Growth
The D-FW market currently holds the third-highest number of data centers in the United States, and demand is at an all-time high, according to a 2024 midyear report from JLL.
FAQs
Q: What is the capacity of the new data center campus in Mansfield, Texas?
A: The initial capacity is expected to be available by the end of this year.
Q: What is the size of the campus?
A: The campus sits on a 27-acre parcel with an on-site substation.
Q: What is the purpose of the "Roots for the Future Fund" partnership between Aligned and the City of Mansfield?
A: The partnership aims to plant native trees in the local area.
Q: What is the estimated construction cost of the data center campus?
A: Estimated construction costs were nearly $121 million.
