Work starting soon on 122-acre datacenter campus in Charlotte
PowerHouse Data Centers will develop its 122-acre campus in Charlotte across two phases.
PowerHouse Data Centers is expected to soon begin work on its 122-acredevelopment in Charlotte.
The data center owner and developer expects to begin site work this quarter at its property off University City Boulevard. PowerHouse partnered with real estate investment management firm Town Lane to acquire the site for $45.5 million in August 2024. The project — named PowerHouse Charlotte — will include four data center buildings developed across two phases.
The work beginning this quarter will focus on site preparation, including road construction and pad development for a neighboring Duke Energy substation.
"The PowerHouse Charlotte campus is a game-changer," company CEO and cofounder Doug Fleit said. "We’re redefining the data center landscape with a flexible design that, in a world where compute densities and architecture are inconstant flux, lets hyperscale tenants tailor to their specific needs and vision. This project embodies our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering next-gen facilities that stay ahead of market demands."
PowerHouse Charlotte will be at 10864 University City Blvd., just off Exit 33 of Interstate 485 near Harrisburg. The site was rezoned last year to accommodate PowerHouse's project. The development was initially announced as a five-building, 2.5 million-square-foot data center campus.
Vertical building construction for PowerHouse Charlotte is expected to begin in March 2026. All four data center buildings are scheduled to be delivered in 2027.
Duke's substation is expected to be completed in April 2027. The PowerHouse Charlotte campus will house 300 megawatts of power with the potential increase of up to 500 megawatts.
“Our campus is uniquely designed to set a new standard for next-generation deployments and hyperscale tenants,” said Karen Petersburg, PowerHouse's vice president of development and construction. “Unlike traditional designs, our adaptable powered shells are purpose-built to meet a wide range of needs, including the latest AI-specific configurations.
"We've prioritized innovative features like advanced cooling solutions, heavy-load-ready roofs to support cooling towers, and reinforced fl oors to handlethe demands of AI-driven rack systems, ensuring our infrastructure is truly future-ready.”
