Edged Inaugurates 36MW Water-Free Data Center in Phoenix AI Hub
April 8, 2026
The strategic expansion of data center capacity in the southwestern United States is increasingly defined by the dual demands of supporting intensive artificial intelligence workloads and addressing critical regional resource constraints, particularly water scarcity. Endeavour-owned operator Edged has officially launched its first data center in Arizona, a 36-megawatt facility in Phoenix, marking a significant entry into one of the nation's fastest-growing technology markets. The two-story building, located on a 12-acre site at 8811 E. Warner Road in Mesa, Maricopa County, provides 210,000 square feet (19,510 square meters) of technical space.
The project, first reported in early 2023, broke ground in August 2024 and was topped out by April 2025. It is engineered for high-density computing, supporting up to 400kW per rack with liquid cooling and 120kW with air-cooling, utilizing technology from its sister company, ThermalWorks. A core feature of the design is its zero-water cooling system, a direct response to Arizona's arid climate.
"This marks a major milestone in offering a high-performance environment to power the next generation of heavy compute while protecting local resources," said Bryant Farland, President and CEO 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 sustainable approach aligns with local government priorities. Mesa Mayor Freeman noted, "Mesa has earned a 100-year assured water supply designation because we've made hard choices about how we grow. 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 opening solidifies Edged's growing footprint across the U.S. and Europe, with projects in development or operation in states including Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Illinois, as well as in Spain and Portugal. The Phoenix facility positions the company to capture demand from hyperscale and AI clients in a key market while setting a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure development in water-stressed regions.
Source: datacenterdynamics
