Texas has overtaken other US states as the leader in planned data center capacity, with projects in the pipeline exceeding 60 gigawatts, according to a recent report.
AI infrastructure · US data centers
Texas Now Leads the Nation in Planned Data Center Capacity
Projects in the Texas pipeline exceed 60 gigawatts, and first-time developers account for a large share of the expansion. This is capacity that is planned, not power already in use.
60+ GW
Planned data center capacity in Texas's pipeline
#1
Texas ranks first nationally for planned, not-yet-built capacity
Large share
Of the pipeline comes from first-time developers, not only established operators
Texas pipeline, drawn to scale
Each block = 10 GW of planned capacity. Shown as intended draw once operational.
Planned is not operating
This column measures intended future draw. Power currently in use is not part of this figure, and not every project will finish on its original timeline or at its stated size.
From announcement to operation
1. Planned
Projects announced in the pipeline
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2. Conditions
Financing, grid access, construction capacity
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3. Operational
Power drawn from the grid
What to watch
The pace of conversion from plan to power will set the buildout's real speed
Financing for first-time developers
Access to grid connections and power supply
Construction capacity to deliver projects on schedule
Pressure on Texas's power grid and local infrastructure
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