Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara County · 37.389°N 121.974°W
CoreSite Bowers Data Center
CoreSite
Key facts
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara County
- Capacity
- 72 MW planned
- Powered by
- Silicon Valley Power (SVP) grid; new on-site substation planned
- Announced
- 2024-08
- Last updated
Civic impact
Economics
- Land
- 5 acres
Energy & water
- Energy source
- Grid · Utility: Silicon Valley Power (SVP)
New SVP substation to be constructed on-site. Backup: 32 Tier 4 diesel generators totaling 72MW emergency capacity.
Community sentiment
Planning Commission voted 3-2 in favor but lacked quorum for formal recommendation. City Council approved unanimously in August 2024, overriding the deadlock. Mayor stated she had 'never heard any opposition to data centers.' No significant organized public opposition recorded.
GI Partners Secures Planning Permission for 72MW Data Center in Santa ClaraStatus history
- Proposed
GI Partners assembled Walsh Bowers Technology Center properties for ~$79M; 2805 Bowers Ave acquired from KeyPoint Credit Union for $37.5M
- Permitted
Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved demolition of 1975 office building and construction of 72MW, 244,070 sq ft four-story data center (Bowers Data Center and Bowers Backup Generating Facility); Planning Commission had deadlocked 3-2
GI Partners Secures Planning Permission for 72MW Data Center in Santa Clara - Permitted
CoreSite affiliate acquired 2805 Bowers Ave for ~$57M (part of $100M three-property deal from GI Partners); planning permission carries with land; redevelopment plans expected
CoreSite Acquires Silicon Valley Office Property Zoned for Data Center Redevelopment
Location
Sources & data provenance
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