EdgeCore PH03 Data Center: 72MW High-Density AI & Hyperscale Hub in Mesa, Arizona
Status: Fully Operational Hub | Location: 3856 S Everton Terrace, Mesa, AZ 85212, United States
Project Overview
EdgeCore’s PH03 is a 72 MW hyperscale data center located within the company’s 84-acre master-planned campus in Mesa, Arizona. Designed to support the growing requirements of hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, the facility delivers scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure for next-generation computing environments. PH03 is engineered to accommodate high-density rack deployments suitable for GPU-intensive AI training clusters, cloud availability zones, and data-intensive enterprise applications. The facility incorporates an advanced closed-loop air-cooled system that provides highly efficient thermal management while achieving a near-zero Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of less than 0.01 liters per kilowatt-hour, significantly reducing water consumption in Arizona’s water-constrained Sonoran Desert environment. Supported by dedicated on-site high-voltage utility substations, PH03 offers resilient, scalable electrical infrastructure with redundant power systems to ensure continuous availability for mission-critical operations. As a carrier-neutral facility, it provides path-diverse dark fiber connectivity to major Phoenix carrier hotels, internet exchanges, and cloud on-ramp providers, enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth communications across regional and global networks. The data center also features advanced physical security, automated infrastructure management, and flexible data hall configurations designed to support future technology growth. Combining sustainability, operational resilience, and AI-ready infrastructure, EdgeCore PH03 strengthens the Mesa campus as a strategic destination for hyperscale cloud, enterprise, and next-generation digital infrastructure deployments.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | EdgeCore PH03 Data Center: 72MW High-Density AI & Hyperscale Hub in Mesa, Arizona |
| Location | 3856 S Everton Terrace, Mesa, AZ 85212, United States |
| Status | Fully Operational Hub |
| Commissioning | Operational / Tops Out & Active Go-Live (2025) |
| Total IT Load | 72 MW Dedicated Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 72 MW Critical IT Power across ~606,388 sq ft (~56,335 m²) gross facility footprint (Mesa Campus Total: 496 MW across 2.7M+ sq ft / 84 acres) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Standards / Green Globes® Certified / ENERGY STAR Certified / LEED Design Standards / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, SOC 1 & 2 Type II, PCI-DSS Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Hyperscale, High-Density AI Colocation & Cloud Infrastructure Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Mesa (East Valley) |
| Population | ~512,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~4,900,000 (part of the Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale metro area) |
| City GDP | ~USD 30–35 Billion (estimated economic output within Mesa area) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 36,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 2 U.S. Technology & Suburban Economic Hub |
| Key Strengths | Aerospace manufacturing, semiconductor ecosystem, data centers, healthcare services, higher education, logistics, tourism, proximity to Phoenix tech corridor |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Salt River Project (SRP) Utility Network & City of Mesa Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized US Mission-Critical General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | EdgeCore In-House Technical Infrastructure & Global Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring subterranean path-diverse fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber backhaul to Phoenix carrier hotels and regional cloud exchanges. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual dedicated high-voltage utility substations on campus, static distributed 2N / Block Redundant N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt standby diesel generator arrays with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 72 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Block Redundant / 2N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop air-cooled chilled water system (WUE < 0.01 L/kWh), Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across North American fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Carbon-Free Energy integration through local renewable power purchase agreements with Salt River Project (SRP). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2022–2023 |
| Construction Start | 2023–2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2025) |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $300,000,000 USD to $450,000,000 USD Building Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure, Debt Financing & Private Equity Infrastructure Capital (Partners Group / EdgeCore) |