Aligned Data Centers' hyperscale site in rural Ohio exemplifies strategic site selection with built-in energy access, strategic location, and economic impact.
Aligned Data Centers recently broke ground on their first of four hyperscale campuses in Conesville, OH. Tracked by the Acres Data Center Index, this acquisition spotlights how rural powered land is leading the AI race.
Adjacent to a former AEP power plant site, the nearly 200-acre property is now being developed for hyperscale use. Here’s why it stands out:
Located within Conesville Industrial Park, the site occupies a strategic position within one of Ohio’s most promising areas for economic expansion and industrial innovation.
The parcel is zoned for industrial development with pre-zoned land and utilities ready—cutting months off development timelines.
The project is expected to generate thousands of construction jobs, long-term operational roles, and significant local tax revenue.
Aligned plans for four buildings across a broader industrial zone. The first facility is expected to deliver capacity by mid-2026.
But this isn’t just about a new data center. It’s another sign that rural, energy-rich regions like Conesville are becoming critical infrastructure nodes for AI, and land reuse is a major part of that story.
Aligned’s Conesville site highlights what every developer is chasing: land that’s pre-zoned, powered, and strategically located. It’s a rare combination, but not impossible to find if you know where (and how) to look.
With Acres.com, you can surface high-potential sites faster by filtering for power, zoning, and proximity, so you're ready to act before the next wave of development hits.
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