Cooling Systems

Power, Cooling, and Risk: What It Takes to Bring a 100MW AI Data Center Online

The industry knows how to build data centers. What it’s still figuring out is how to turn on AI factories at scale. With facilities now crossing 100 megawatts—far beyond the 5 to 10 megawatt norm of traditional builds—operators are no longer just validating equipment. They’re testing whether entire systems—power, cooling, controls, and the teams behind…

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: January 2025 Update

The new year brings continued momentum at Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center, with key milestones reinforcing its role in next-generation AI infrastructure. Construction activities in the west chiller plant are nearing completion, finalizing critical cooling capabilities. Fiber and network rooms have been successfully powered on, enhancing the facility’s connectivity readiness. Electrical terminations are…

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: October 2024 Update

In October, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center project in North Dakota continues to make remarkable strides. Following September’s progress on the utility substation and foundational infrastructure, we now see further development in the facility’s three-tiered structure. Spanning 363,000 square feet, this facility is designed to support a substantial 100MW IT load, positioning it…

September 2024 Update on Applied Digital’s Cutting-Edge Ellendale AI Data Center

In the September update, we get an exciting sneak peek at the progress of the utility substation and three levels of Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota. This cutting-edge facility, spanning 363,000 square feet and built to handle a 100MW IT load, is designed to meet the intense demands of AI…

Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center August Update

As of August 2024, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota is progressing well, as the latest video update highlights. The three-level facility spans 363,000 square feet and is engineered to support a 100MW IT load. The main level is dedicated to central utilities that provide robust infrastructure support, while the…