North Carolina
Data centers in North Carolina
The Census tracks 4 major data center projects in North Carolina, with 800 MW of planned capacity: 2 approved, 1 under construction, 1 cancelled.
North Carolina data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Statesville Statesville, Iredell County |
Approved | 500 MW | Compass Datacenters | Sep 2025 |
| New Hill Digital Campus Apex, Wake County |
Cancelled | 300 MW | Natelli Investments | Apr 2026 |
| Amazon Web Services Richmond County data center campus Hamlet, Richmond County |
Under construction | — | Amazon (AWS) | Nov 2026 |
| Project Delta Walnut Cove, Stokes County |
Approved | — | Engineered Land Solutions | Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent changes in North Carolina
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Amazon Web Services Richmond County data center campus NC
Amazon expected to begin hiring for data center jobs Richmond County Economic Development -
Amazon Web Services Richmond County data center campus NC
NC DEQ announces final air quality permits for Amazon's 588 emergency engines and Duke Energy's 57 bridge power engines NC Department of Environmental Quality -
Amazon Web Services Richmond County data center campus NC
State regulators reviewing draft air permits for backup diesel generators after public hearings Inside Climate News -
Amazon Web Services Richmond County data center campus NC
NC DEQ holds joint public hearing on the Amazon and Duke Energy air quality permits in Rockingham NC Department of Environmental Quality -
New Hill Digital Campus NC
Apex Town Council unanimously passes a 12-month moratorium on data centers INDY Week -
Project Delta NC
Community groups and residents file suit in Stokes County Superior Court challenging the January rezoning Southern Environmental Law Center -
Project Delta NC
Thirteen residents and four nonprofit groups sue, alleging improper notice and procedures; commissioners void the rezoning (by April 2026) Spectrum News
How many data centers are in North Carolina?
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 4 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in North Carolina is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Iredell County · Richmond County · Stokes County · Wake County
Moratoriums
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New Hill Digital Campus NC
Apex Town Council unanimously passes a 12-month moratorium on data centers INDY Week
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