Status: Active Construction / Pre-Operational (April 2026) | Location: Port Washington (Ozaukee County), Wisconsin
Officially designated as the Lighthouse Campus, this development represents the first “Stargate” expansion site in the U.S. Midwest and forms a key pillar of the massive 4.5GW partnership between OpenAI and Oracle. Engineered with sustainability at its core, the campus is architected to operate on 100% matched zero-emission energy, setting a new benchmark for hyperscale infrastructure. In collaboration with WEC Energy Group, Vantage Data Centers is enabling the addition of nearly 2 GW of new renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and battery storage, into the regional grid. Notably, 30% of this capacity is allocated to local Wisconsin consumers, helping stabilize energy costs and prevent rate increases, which underscores the project’s community-conscious approach.
Technologically, the campus integrates a highly efficient closed-loop liquid cooling system designed to support next-generation AI and high-density compute workloads. Complementing this is a strong commitment to “water positivity," ensuring that the facility replenishes more freshwater into local ecosystems than it consumes, addressing one of the most pressing concerns in large-scale data center operations. As of April 2026, the Lighthouse Campus has also emerged as a powerful economic driver, supporting approximately 4,000 majority-union construction jobs and stimulating regional growth. Environmental integration is further enhanced through the use of an 8-foot planted berm composed of native species, which serves as a natural noise and visual barrier while promoting local biodiversity.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | Stargate Wisconsin Lighthouse Campus | 1GW Hyperscale AI Infrastructure & Compute Hub |
| Location | Port Washington (Ozaukee County), Wisconsin |
| Status | Active Construction / Pre-Operational (April 2026) |
| Project Type | National-Scale AI Training & Frontier Model Hub |
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| Header | Details |
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| City Name | Port Washington |
| Population | 12,750 people. |
| Urban Agglomeration | 1.56 million (2023/2024). |
| Economic Profile | 🔒 Detailed city intelligence available to subscribers |
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