Data Center Campus
Cielo Digital: Gaffney Campus
Planned four-building data center campus by Cielo Digital Infrastructure on about 86 acres off Ford Road in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Announced in 2025, with first operations targeted for 2028.
Campus at a Glance
Cielo Digital Infrastructure plans a $2.1 billion data center campus off Ford Road in Gaffney, Cherokee County. It is Cielo's first South Carolina project.
- Site: About 86 acres near the North Carolina border, between Spartanburg and Charlotte.
- Plan: Four buildings of about 400,000 sq ft each, plus an on-site electrical substation.
- Approvals: Cherokee County Council approved incentives, and the Governor announced the project in June 2025. The project brings about 30 jobs.
Buildings
Sites on this Campus
| Site | Operator | Status | Operational | Building Size | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cielo Digital: Gaffney 1 | Cielo Digital Infrastructure |
Planned
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— | — | 2028 |
| Cielo Digital: Gaffney Expansion | Cielo Digital Infrastructure |
Planned
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Map and Nearby Locations
Cielo Digital: Gaffney Campus Power Growth Over Time
Operating Company
Cielo specializes in strategic site selection for infrastructure projects, prioritizing low-cost, long-term, and reliable power supply. Their tailored methodology begins with sophisticated power flow mapping to identify optimal locations based on energy availability and resiliency, favoring sites with robust connectivity and "edge candidacy."
Beyond power, Cielo comprehensively assesses potential sites by mapping long-haul fiber hubs and evaluating crucial factors like labor, water, community engagement, and logistics. They actively seek locations with existing capacity or minimal need for transmission upgrades.