Aligned Data Centers, a division of Aligned Energy, had a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at 2800 Summit Avenue, the company's new $300 million, 30-megawatt data center complex in Plano, Texas. The 300,000 square foot data center is one of the first company locations to come online in the United States, with the first phase officially now complete and offering 108,000-square feet of space with 12.5 megawatts of power. The facility is unique in the pay-for-use concept that Aligned has employed, with customers committing to power based on what they actually use instead of a more general commitment to a certain amount of megawatts for the life of their contract.
"Aligned Data Centers' entry into Plano is yet another powerful example of an innovative and emerging company that chooses to call our City of Excellence home," said Mayor Harry LaRosiliere at the groundbreaking ceremony. "The technology that Aligned has developed to 'green' a data center industry and reduce wasting huge amounts of water and energy cannot be understated. It is appropriate they chose Plano, a city known for leadership in sustainability efforts and we look forward to seeing them lead those same efforts in their industry."
Jakob Carnemark, CEO for Aligned Energy, explained that the consumption-based pricing for colocation will minimize the upfront commitment for power and space by up to 70% by not locking customers into a fixed ramp schedule and charging on a pay-for-use basis. "Our clients will now have the control and flexibility they have been asking for, while enjoying the peace of mind that their data center is operating at peak performance and efficiency," Carnemark said in a press release. In addition to the Plano facility, Aligned is building a larger data center in Phoenix and scouting for additional locations in California, Illinois, Virginia, and New Jersey.
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