LandGate, a top provider of data center market intelligence, has released its latest analysis on the thriving data center industry in Illinois.
According to the report, Illinois is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the U.S. data center market with over 187 operational facilities including colocation, hyperscale, cloud and enterprise centers.
The state’s strategic location offers numerous benefits such as ample land availability, access to essential fiber optic infrastructure and abundant water resources. Additionally,the strong economic networks have attracted key players like Lumen Technologies,Equinix,Digital Realty Trust,and Cogent Communications.
In Chicago specifically,the development of nearly 500 acres by Related Midwest and CRG will be anchored by PsiQuantum,making it an attractive area for further growth in the industry.
Illinois’ data center market has experienced significant expansion,surpassing 1500 MW of power capacity within just four years.A recent announcement from T5 revealed plans for a new hyperscale project in Chicago that will add an additional 480 MW upon completion. This reinforces Illinois’ position as a key player amid rapid growth within the sector.
