News Summary
Houston’s technology sector is witnessing significant growth as Engie North America and Prometheus Hyperscale collaborate to develop new data centers. This partnership signifies Texas’s emergence as a leading hub for tech innovation, with a commitment to sustainability through renewable energy sources. Additionally, Serverfarm plans to establish two new facilities, further boosting the area’s tech capacity. Upcoming innovations, including Toshiba’s advanced power system, highlight the city’s focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainability, making Houston a key player in the tech landscape.
Texas is witnessing significant developments in the data center industry as two Houston-based companies, Engie North America and Prometheus Hyperscale, join forces to establish new data centers along the Interstate 35 corridor. These centers will utilize renewable power and storage capabilities provided by Engie, a subsidiary of the France-based Engie Group, indicating a shift towards sustainable energy solutions in technology infrastructure.
The collaborative effort aims to expedite the deployment of data centers and will co-locate with existing Engie North America facilities that are already in development or operational. While specific investment amounts have not been disclosed, Engie North America has demonstrated a commitment to investing in the U.S., having allocated between $2 billion and $4 billion annually over the past few years.
Serverfarm’s Expansion in Texas
In addition to this partnership, Serverfarm is making its mark in the Texas data center landscape. The company recently filed plans to build two new data centers at sites previously owned by DXC, expanding its footprint in the state. The first planned facility, HTX2, located at 4801 Betka Road in Hockley, will encompass 565,000 square feet and represents a $137 million investment, expected to become operational between July 2025 and July 2026. The second site, CTX2, will be situated at 15555 Cutten Road in Houston and will be 438,000 square feet, also requiring a $137 million investment with the same operational timeline as HTX2.
Design and Capacity
Both HTX2 and CTX2 will be designed by HKS, a renowned architectural firm. Serverfarm’s recent acquisition of two existing Houston data centers, which took place in September 2024, marks its entry into the Texas market and significantly enhances its operational capacity. The combined total of these acquired properties spans 250 acres, boasting over 500 megawatts of capacity.
The HOU1 data center at 28401 Betka Road can currently accommodate 350,000 square feet and offers 410 megawatts of customer capacity. Similarly, the HOU2 data center on the Cutten Road campus covers nearly 500,000 square feet across two buildings, with the capability to scale to 100 megawatts using the existing grid power.
Investment in Infrastructure
As part of its ongoing expansion, Serverfarm has also filed a project for a $3 million remodeling effort at the Cutten Road site, referred to as Project Longhorn, which is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and capacity.
Technology Enhancements
Looking ahead, Toshiba International Corporation, which is headquartered in Houston, plans to deliver its new Uninterruptible Power System (UPS), known as the Toshiba 3000 SP, to Houston by September 2025. This innovative UPS is designed for mission-critical applications, offering high reliability and efficiency, particularly for edge data centers and enterprise IT systems.
The Toshiba 3000 SP features a modular design with up to eight universal shelves for power or battery modules, and it can support various capacities ranging from 6 to 24 kilowatts. Its architecture facilitates N+X redundancy, and the hot-swappable modules ensure that maintenance can occur without disrupting operations. Furthermore, advanced monitoring capabilities will be enabled through an integrated RemotEye® 5 IIoT card, which includes a web application, industrial protocols, and AI-powered analytics.
As Texas continues to emerge as a crucial hub for data centers, the synergy between Engie North America, Prometheus Hyperscale, and Serverfarm highlights the state’s evolving landscape, which is increasingly leaning towards sustainable and technologically advanced solutions in the data industry.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- KHOU: Texas Data Centers
- Data Center Dynamics: Serverfarm
- Houston Chronicle: Houston Space Data
- Business Wire: Toshiba’s 3000 SP Series UPS
- Axios: Texas Data Center Jobs
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