Meta Invests $800 Million in High-Tech Data Center in South Carolina Using Sustainable Wood Design
Meta is constructing an $800 million data center in Aiken County, South Carolina, spanning 300 acres and 715,000 square feet. The facility, set to become operational in Spring 2027, features a unique administration building primarily made of sustainably-sourced mass timber, contrasting with the conventional concrete and steel construction of typical data centers. This choice supports Meta's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Meta is building a new data center in Aiken County, South Carolina, with an investment of $800 million. The facility will cover 300 acres and includes two large data halls within 715,000 square feet. Unique to this project is the administration building, which is primarily constructed of mass timber, a material that lowers embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete and steel. The data center is expected to start operations in Spring 2027 and aligns with Meta's sustainability goals, including achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
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