Solon AI Data Center Campus: Vantage OH-1 Specs
Status: Under Construction / Phase 1 Structural Build | Location: 70-Acre Campus, Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio 44139, United States
Project Overview
The Solon AI Data Center Campus (OH-1) is a $2 billion hyperscale infrastructure development by Vantage Data Centers in Solon, Ohio, near Cleveland, designed to support the rapidly growing requirements of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance digital workloads. Spanning approximately 70 acres, the three-building campus is planned to deliver 96 MW of critical power capacity, providing the substantial electrical infrastructure required for high-density computing environments. The facility is tailored to accommodate advanced AI training workloads, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and next-generation server deployments that require significantly greater computing and thermal capacity than conventional data center environments. A key feature of the campus is its ability to support liquid-cooled infrastructure, enabling efficient thermal management for densely packed computing equipment and high-performance processors. This capability is particularly important for AI and accelerated computing systems, where increased rack densities generate substantial heat and require advanced cooling technologies. The campus's location in Solon, within the broader Cleveland metropolitan area, provides access to established telecommunications infrastructure, regional business markets, and supporting utility networks. Its multi-building design also provides flexibility for phased deployment and future expansion as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure continues to increase. By combining substantial critical power capacity, hyperscale-ready facilities, liquid-cooling capabilities, and a strategically located site, the Solon AI Data Center Campus is positioned to serve hyperscalers, cloud service providers, enterprises, and technology companies with demanding computational requirements. The project reflects the broader industry shift toward larger, denser, and increasingly specialized data centers designed for AI and high-performance computing.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Solon AI Data Center Campus: Vantage OH-1 Specs |
| Location | 70-Acre Campus, Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio 44139, United States |
| Status | Under Construction / Phase 1 Structural Build |
| Commissioning | H1 2026 Initial Delivery Target |
| Total IT Load | ~96.0 MW Total Planned Critical IT Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~475,000 sq ft (~44,100 m²) total whitespace across 3 multi-story data center buildings |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Infrastructure Standards |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale AI Cloud & Enterprise Colocation Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Solon |
| Population | 23,679 (2025 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.2 million — Cleveland metropolitan area |
| City GDP | Not separately reported |
| Per Capita Income | US$69,798 (2020–2024) |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Affluent Suburban Business & Technology Hub |
| Key Strengths | Strong manufacturing and corporate base, high household income, skilled workforce, proximity to Cleveland, access to major highways, established industrial parks, and connectivity to Northeast Ohio's broader technology and infrastructure ecosystem. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | FirstEnergy / Illuminating Company, City of Solon, Silver Lake Partners |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Mission-Critical General Contractors & Engineering Partners |
| MEP Engineering | Vantage Global Engineering & Mission-Critical Thermal Systems Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility with dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and direct access to regional fiber backbones. |
| Power Infrastructure | On-site dedicated high-voltage utility substation connected to the FirstEnergy grid, static 2N / N+1 UPS modules, automated switchgear, and backup diesel generators. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~120 MVA Dedicated Substation Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable Tier III 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop air-cooled chillers with direct-to-chip liquid cooling capability, zero water consumption design, and cold-aisle containment. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency dark fiber routes linking Solon directly to major Midwest fiber hubs in Chicago, Columbus, and Ashburn. |
| PUE Target | < 1.20 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Regional grid power supported by Vantage's corporate commitment to achieve net-zero carbon operations. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | March 2024 |
| Construction Start | Mid 2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | H1 2026 |
| Full Buildout | Multi-Phase Campus Delivery Through 2027 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$2,000,000,000 USD (Estimated Total Campus Investment) |
| Funding | Institutional Equity & Infrastructure Debt (Vantage Data Centers / DigitalBridge) |