Top Data Center News for 31st August - 5th September, 2026
Sep 07, 2026 Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji Published in United States
Meta’s $1.2B Data Center In Kuna, Idaho, Goes Live
Meta’s Kuna, Idaho Data Center is now operational and has begun serving traffic, representing Meta's second AI-optimized facility in the fleet, with an overall investment of $1.2 billion. after being initially announced in 2022 before being temporarily paused for redesign to support AI infrastructure and liquid cooling.
Cerebras Begins Construction Of 165MW Data Center In Mikkeli, Finland
Cerebras has begun construction on a 165MW data center campus in Mikkeli, Finland, with the first 50MW phase now underway before expanding to 80MW and eventually 165MW. The project is expected to attract €1 billion–€1.7 billion ($1.16bn–$1.97bn) in investment.
Flex Acquires Data Center Power Manufacturer EPC Power In $4.4B Deal
Flex, in a recent development, has agreed to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion, expanding its data center power and thermal management portfolio in Singapore, in a deal expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Bitdeer Acquires 200 Acres In Milam County, Texas, For AI And HPC Expansion
Bitdeer has acquired a 200-acre site in Milam County, Texas, for $100 million to support its AI and HPC infrastructure expansion, with the combined sites providing 563MW of interconnected grid capacity, with potential to expand to 742MW, giving Bitdeer greater control over the sites.
Firmus Proposes Third Data Center In Tasmania
Firmus Technologies has proposed a new 52MW data center at the former Mill Park paper mill site in Wesley Vale, Tasmania, expected to include a 3,500 sqm (37,695 sq ft) main building, with a 2,690 sqm (28,945 sq ft) data hall, standing at about 8.5 meters tall, rising to 15 meters with rooftop equipment.
