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Data Centre Developer Sues New Jersey Town for $300m

Data centre developer Hexa Builders is seeking $300 million in damages from Monroe Township, New Jersey, after officials rejected its proposed 1 million sq ft data centre in May. The lawsuit, filed...

Data centre developer Hexa Builders is seeking $300 million in damages from Monroe Township, New Jersey, after officials rejected its proposed 1 million sq ft data centre in May. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, alleges the township council and planning board violated multiple constitutional rights, including zoning authority, fundamental fairness, and First and Fourteenth Amendment protections. Hexa argues the application was rejected because of the township’s opposition to d...

August 01, 2026

Posted by: Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji

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Read Scottish Parliament Set To Vote On National Data Center Moratorium
Scotland’s parliament is set to vote on a proposed moratorium on new hyperscale data centers above 50MW. The Scottish Green Party wants large projects paused until a national data center strategy a...
September 17, 2026

Scottish Parliament Set To Vote On National Data Center Moratorium

Scotland

Scotland’s parliament is set to vote on a proposed moratorium on new hyperscale data centers above 50MW. The Scottish Green Party wants large projects paused until a national data center strategy and clear planning rules are established. It says 24 proposed projects could consume 1.5 times Scotla...

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Read Aligned Begins Construction On Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Campus In Pennsylvania
Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Phoenix, a new 2GW data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. Located in Shippingport Industrial Park, the campus will comprise three facili...
September 17, 2026

Aligned Begins Construction On Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Campus In Pennsylvania

Aligned

Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Phoenix, a new 2GW data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. Located in Shippingport Industrial Park, the campus will comprise three facilities. It is next to the former Shippingport Power Station, which is being redeveloped into a natural...

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Read Magnora Partners On Estonia Data Center Projec
European data center developer Magnora has acquired a 50 percent stake in the Risti Kampus data center project in Estonia through a joint venture with energy company Sunly AS. Located 60km south of...
September 17, 2026

Magnora Partners On Estonia Data Center Projec

Magnora

European data center developer Magnora has acquired a 50 percent stake in the Risti Kampus data center project in Estonia through a joint venture with energy company Sunly AS. Located 60km south of Tallinn, the campus could deliver 180MW in its first phase and eventually reach 400MW. It will conn...

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Read Serverfarm Expands North American Data Center Fund To $3.89B
US data center company Serverfarm has increased its existing revolving credit facility to $3.89 billion after securing an additional $895 million. The funding, secured last month, will support Serv...
September 16, 2026

Serverfarm Expands North American Data Center Fund To $3.89B

ServerFarm Realty

US data center company Serverfarm has increased its existing revolving credit facility to $3.89 billion after securing an additional $895 million. The funding, secured last month, will support Serverfarm’s North American data center projects, including campuses in Houston, Texas, Clarksville, Ark...

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Read Schneider Electric Launches 2.5MW Power Modules For AI Data Centers
Schneider Electric has launched a new range of 2.5MW power modules for hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and AI data centers. The standardized, prefabricated modules and power skids use Schneider’s...
September 16, 2026

Schneider Electric Launches 2.5MW Power Modules For AI Data Centers

Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Schneider Electric has launched a new range of 2.5MW power modules for hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and AI data centers. The standardized, prefabricated modules and power skids use Schneider’s Galaxy VXL UPS technology and are based on reference designs developed with Nvidia for its GB300 NV...

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Read Goodman Raises $455M For Hong Kong Data Center Partnership
Goodman Group has raised $455 million for its Hong Kong Data Centre Partnership (GHKDCP). The funds will mainly finance the mechanical and electrical fit-out of Goodman HKG10 in Tsuen Wan, which Go...
September 16, 2026

Goodman Raises $455M For Hong Kong Data Center Partnership

Goodman Group

Goodman Group has raised $455 million for its Hong Kong Data Centre Partnership (GHKDCP). The funds will mainly finance the mechanical and electrical fit-out of Goodman HKG10 in Tsuen Wan, which Goodman will operate. The data center will be built inside an existing Goodman warehouse, with initial...

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Read AVK Launches Funding Arm For Data Center Onsite Power Solutions
Data center on-site power developer AVK has launched AVK Capital, a new entity that will fund, own, and operate on-site power infrastructure for customers. The unit is backed by AVK’s recent invest...
September 15, 2026

AVK Launches Funding Arm For Data Center Onsite Power Solutions

United States

Data center on-site power developer AVK has launched AVK Capital, a new entity that will fund, own, and operate on-site power infrastructure for customers. The unit is backed by AVK’s recent investment from Partners Group, which acquired a majority stake and plans to invest more than $1 billion i...

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Read Digital Parks Africa Expands Into Nigeria With Planned Lagos Data Center
South African data center operator Digital Parks Africa is expanding into Nigeria with plans for a new facility in Lagos. The carrier-neutral site, called Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), will mark th...
September 15, 2026

Digital Parks Africa Expands Into Nigeria With Planned Lagos Data Center

Nigeria

South African data center operator Digital Parks Africa is expanding into Nigeria with plans for a new facility in Lagos. The carrier-neutral site, called Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), will mark the company’s entry into West Africa. Details such as its exact location and capacity have not yet bee...

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Read Vantage Data Centers Raises $2B For North American Development Portfolio
Vantage Data Centers has secured $2 billion in financing to support early-stage development across its North American portfolio. The five-year revolving credit facility initially covers three devel...
September 15, 2026

Vantage Data Centers Raises $2B For North American Development Portfolio

Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers has secured $2 billion in financing to support early-stage development across its North American portfolio. The five-year revolving credit facility initially covers three development assets, with more eligible to be added. Vantage said the funding will accelerate project deli...

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Read Bell Canada To Quadruple Capacity At Planned Saskatchewan Data Center Campus
Bell plans to expand its Saskatchewan AI data center campus by up to 900MW, with potential to reach 1.2GW. The project could attract more than $50 billion in total investment and will use natural g...
September 15, 2026

Bell Canada To Quadruple Capacity At Planned Saskatchewan Data Center Campus

Canada

Bell plans to expand its Saskatchewan AI data center campus by up to 900MW, with potential to reach 1.2GW. The project could attract more than $50 billion in total investment and will use natural gas power generation and closed-loop cooling that does not require municipal water. Development will ...

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Read Top Data Center News for 7th- 12th September, 2026
**[Microsoft Plans 38GW Of Data Center Capacity By 2032](https://baxtel.com/news/microsoft-plans-38gw-of-data-center-capacity-by-2032)** **Microsoft has revealed its plans to more than triple its ...
September 14, 2026

Top Data Center News for 7th- 12th September, 2026

United States

Microsoft Plans 38GW Of Data Center Capacity By 2032 Microsoft has revealed its plans to more than triple its data center capacity over the next five years, targeting 38GW by 2032, up from its current 12GW with spending continuing to rise, from $55.7 billion in 2024 to $115.9 billion and $145.3 b...

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Read Edged Completes Construction Of Data Centers In Council Bluffs, Iowa
US data center operator Edged has completed the structural work on two facilities in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The company announced that OMA01-1 and OMA01-2 have reached the topping-out stage. "Rea...
September 14, 2026

Edged Completes Construction Of Data Centers In Council Bluffs, Iowa

Edged Energy

US data center operator Edged has completed the structural work on two facilities in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The company announced that OMA01-1 and OMA01-2 have reached the topping-out stage. "Reaching this milestone reflects our continued commitment to investing in communities that are positioned ...

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Read DayOne Begins Construction Of Data Center In Tokyo, Japan
APAC data center operator DayOne has started construction on its new Kodaira data center in Tokyo, Japan. Phase I will provide 15MW of IT capacity, while the full Kodaira campus is planned to reach...
September 14, 2026

DayOne Begins Construction Of Data Center In Tokyo, Japan

DayOne

APAC data center operator DayOne has started construction on its new Kodaira data center in Tokyo, Japan. Phase I will provide 15MW of IT capacity, while the full Kodaira campus is planned to reach 42MW. DayOne CEO, Jamie Khoo, said: “Today’s groundbreaking marks a beginning, not only of a new fa...

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Read Thor Equities Plans 150MW Data Center In Georgia, US
Real estate investment firm Thor Equities has submitted plans for a 150MW data center in Kingston, Bartow County, Georgia. Filed through Thor Acquisitions WC LLC, the $1 billion project is targeted...
September 14, 2026

Thor Equities Plans 150MW Data Center In Georgia, US

Thor Equities Group

Real estate investment firm Thor Equities has submitted plans for a 150MW data center in Kingston, Bartow County, Georgia. Filed through Thor Acquisitions WC LLC, the $1 billion project is targeted for completion in 2030. Dubbed the Kingston Technology Hub, the project is expected to generate aro...

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Read Damac And Vodafone Launch Data Center In Turkey
Damac Digital and Vodafone Türkiye have launched the first phase of a new data center in Izmir, Turkey, initially providing 4MW of capacity with plans to scale to 20MW. The project was announced in...
September 14, 2026

Damac And Vodafone Launch Data Center In Turkey

Turkey

Damac Digital and Vodafone Türkiye have launched the first phase of a new data center in Izmir, Turkey, initially providing 4MW of capacity with plans to scale to 20MW. The project was announced in 2024 and was originally planned as a $100 million, 6MW facility. Damac later increased the investme...

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Read 120MW Data Center Plans Withdrawn In Lombardy, Italy
Plans for a 120MW data center in Travagliato, Lombardy, have been withdrawn by developer East Gate, around 10 months after the project was submitted to the municipality. Mayor Renato Pasinetti conf...
September 12, 2026

120MW Data Center Plans Withdrawn In Lombardy, Italy

Italy

Plans for a 120MW data center in Travagliato, Lombardy, have been withdrawn by developer East Gate, around 10 months after the project was submitted to the municipality. Mayor Renato Pasinetti confirmed the withdrawal, saying the province of Brescia is expected to shelve the grid connection appli...

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Read Orbital Partners With Reflex Aerospace On Space Data Center Constellation
Orbital Compute has selected German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace as its platform partner to develop the Orbital-1 constellation, planned to include 100,000 satellites for orbital data ce...
September 12, 2026

Orbital Partners With Reflex Aerospace On Space Data Center Constellation

Germany / Deutschland

Orbital Compute has selected German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace as its platform partner to develop the Orbital-1 constellation, planned to include 100,000 satellites for orbital data centers. Reflex will lead satellite integration using a proven bus design that will become exclusive t...

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Read NextDC Raises AU$1.1B Through Convertible Notes
Australian data center operator NextDC is raising AU$1.1 billion (US$796 million) through convertible notes to fund its digital infrastructure expansion. The latest fundraising marks the company’s ...
September 11, 2026

NextDC Raises AU$1.1B Through Convertible Notes

NEXTDC

Australian data center operator NextDC is raising AU$1.1 billion (US$796 million) through convertible notes to fund its digital infrastructure expansion. The latest fundraising marks the company’s third capital raise in just over four months. Convertible notes allow companies to raise debt that c...

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Read OpenAI Adds Yvette Eden Ruiz To Community Engagement Team From JPMorgan Amid Data Center Backlash
OpenAI has hired senior executive Yvette Eden Ruiz to join its growing Community Engagement team as opposition to data center development intensifies. Ruiz joins from JPMorgan Chase, where she spen...
September 11, 2026

OpenAI Adds Yvette Eden Ruiz To Community Engagement Team From JPMorgan Amid Data Center Backlash

OpenAI

OpenAI has hired senior executive Yvette Eden Ruiz to join its growing Community Engagement team as opposition to data center development intensifies. Ruiz joins from JPMorgan Chase, where she spent 12 years. She announced her new role on LinkedIn. "I hesitated to post this, in part because the c...

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Read Oregon Pauses State Land Sales For Data Center Projects Through July 2027
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to pause land transactions for new data center projects. The freeze covers unapproved easements, leases, land-use permits, property sales, and ...
September 11, 2026

Oregon Pauses State Land Sales For Data Center Projects Through July 2027

Oregon

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to pause land transactions for new data center projects. The freeze covers unapproved easements, leases, land-use permits, property sales, and other state land agreements for data centers. It will remain in place through July 1, 2027, unless l...

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