Hyperscale
Hyperscale refers to the very large data centers and campuses built by companies operating cloud and internet services at massive scale. Hyperscale campuses commonly range from about 100–500 MW on 150–600 acres, with AI-focused campuses reaching higher. They prioritize large, expandable power, contiguous land, water strategy and entitlement certainty, and they typically take service from high-voltage transmission through dedicated substations.
The full guide · Site strategy by data center typeSite Needs by Data Center Type: Edge, Colocation and HyperscaleHow site requirements differ for edge, colocation, hyperscale and AI data centers, including power, acreage, fiber, location and entitlement priorities.Where Hyperscale comes up
- Decisions and trade-offsBuild, Lease or Colocate? How to Source Data Center Capacity
- Markets & economicsHow Data Center Deals Are Structured: Shells, Build-to-Suits, Leases and JVs
- Power & interconnectionHow Much Power Does a Data Center Need?
- Feasibility, diligence & dealsHow to Screen a Land Portfolio for Data Center Potential
- Site selection by stateData Center Site Selection in Alabama
- Campus design & constructionData Center Backup Generators: How Many, What Size, and How Much Fuel
- Land & site fundamentalsHow Much Land Does a Data Center Need?
- Site strategy by data center typeEdge Data Center Site Selection: Location, Power and Zoning