MESA, AZ (April 2, 2026) – Edged US, the high-performance, waterless data center provider, unveiled yesterday its latest state-of-the-art data center, strategically located less than 20 minutes from Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Custom-built for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and inference at scale, the facility delivers 36 MW of critical capacity to the fast-growing Southwest tech corridor while setting a new standard for sustainable digital infrastructure in one of the nation's most drought-challenged regions.
Attending the ribbon cutting were Mesa city officials, Sally Harrison of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, leaders from the economic development community, local general contractor Haydon Building Corp., utility partner Salt River Project (SRP), and Light Source Communications (LSC), the first network provider to build into the facility and positioning the site with critical fiber connectivity to support customer’s high-performance and AI-driven workloads.
"This marks a major milestone in offering a high-performance environment to power the next generation of heavy compute while protecting local resources. The greater Phoenix region has become one of the most dynamic technology markets in the country," said Bryant Farland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edged US. "Given Arizona’s water pressures, building a data center that requires zero water for cooling isn't just good business. It’s the right thing to do for the region’s long-term health.”
The new facility supports ultra-high compute densities of up to 400+ kW per rack with plug-and-play liquid cooling and 120+ kW per rack with air cooling, making it one of the most AI-capable and energy-efficient data centers in the Southwest. Unlike conventional data centers that consume massive amounts of water each year, Edged Phoenix features ThermalWorks advanced waterless cooling technology and is expected to conserve more than 138 million gallons of water annually.
The stakes couldn't be higher. Arizona is losing groundwater faster than other states in the Colorado River Basin, yet Arizonans rely on groundwater for 41% of their water use. As the pressure on finite water supplies intensifies, every drop saved is critical.
"Mesa has earned a 100-year assured water supply designation because we've made hard choices about how we grow,” said Mesa Mayor Freeman. “Edged US shares our commitment to sustainable growth and built a world-class AI facility that uses zero water. That's not just good for business; that's the kind of partner we want helping us elevate Mesa."
The facility's ultra-efficient, modular design delivers an industry-leading average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.15 portfolio-wide, reducing energy overhead by 72% compared with the global average PUE of 1.54 reported by the Uptime Institute.
"The Mesa Chamber is proud to welcome Edged US as a vital addition to our business community," said Sally Harrison, President and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. "The facility created hundreds of local construction jobs and permanent, high-quality tech jobs. It represents the kind of forward-thinking, responsible investment our region needs.”
"Edged Phoenix is exactly the kind of anchor tenant that elevates an entire connectivity ecosystem," said Debra Freitas, CEO and Co-founder of Light Source Communications. "From day one, this facility was designed to handle the most demanding AI, high-performance compute workloads. Paired with our state-of-the-art dark fiber network, we're giving hyperscalers and enterprises in the Phoenix market a platform built for the future."
Edged US has a gigawatt-scale project pipeline and a growing network of data centers currently operating or under construction across North America, including in Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Des Moines, Kansas City and Phoenix.
About Edged US
Edged US builds and operates ultra-efficient, AI-ready facilities for major hyperscale cloud companies, technology providers and large enterprises. Optimized for high-performance compute and inference workloads, its data centers feature waterless cooling and an average design PUE of 1.15 portfolio wide, saving energy and millions of gallons of water annually. Strategically located across major U.S. markets, Edged US drives sustainable development with scalable, eco-friendly infrastructure. With a gigawatt-scale platform expanding across North America, the company continues to grow to meet the evolving demand of its customers. For more information, visit www.edged.us
