Google Mesa: 400MW "Red Hawk" AI Data Center Arizona
Status: Phase 1 Operational / Phase 2 & 3 Under Review | Location: Mesa (East Valley)
Project Overview
First breaking ground in 2023, the Google Red Hawk campus in Mesa, Arizona, serves as the anchor for Google’s first physical presence in the state. As of March 10, 2026, Google has submitted revised paperwork to the City of Mesa to consolidate the remaining phases into a high-density, two-building configuration to better support generative AI infrastructure. Phase 1, a 288,530 sq. ft. facility, became operational in July 2025. Phase 2 is currently under construction and is designed to deliver a massive 400 MW of capacity, powered entirely by new solar and wind farms within Arizona. The campus is a benchmark for desert-based data center sustainability; it utilizes a "climate-conscious" air-cooling architecture that eliminates the need for traditional water-intensive cooling towers. Furthermore, Google has committed to a "Water Positive" goal for the site, pledging to replenish 120% of the water it consumes in the local watershed by 2030 through partnerships with the Salt River Project (SRP)
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Google Mesa: 400MW "Red Hawk" AI Data Center Arizona |
| Location | Mesa (East Valley) |
| Status | Phase 1 Operational / Phase 2 & 3 Under Review |
| Commissioning | Phase 1: July 2025; Phase 2: Expected 2027 |
| Total IT Load | 400 MW (Full Campus Target) |
| Total Capacity | ~850,000 sq. ft. across 3 primary buildings |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ (AI-Native / High-Efficiency) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale AI & Cloud Region 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 | Google |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | City of Mesa (GPLET Agreement) / Salt River Project (SRP). |
| Construction Contractor | TBD (Phase 2 Lead Contractor). |
| MEP Engineering | HDR Engineering Inc. |
| Network Connectivity | Direct link to Phoenix Cloud Region; redundant dark fiber paths. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dedicated 230 kV "Sidewinder" Switchyard on-site. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 400 MW Total Campus Potential |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ with integrated battery storage |
| Cooling System | State-of-the-art Air-Cooling (No cooling towers). |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral with low-latency access to the Phoenix tech corridor. |
| PUE Target | < 1.10 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Carbon-Free Energy (Solar/Wind) by 2030. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2019 (Initial); March 10, 2026 (Site Consolidation Filing). |
| Construction Start | July 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | July 2025 |
| Full Buildout | 2027–2028 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $1.5 Billion |
| Funding | Alphabet Inc. Capital Expenditure. |