Google Lancaster
Running (some may still be expanding)
Google Lancaster is an AI data center in Lancaster, Ohio, developed or operated by Google. Satellite imagery shows its computers drawing about 137 MW today.
U.S. average: 18.2¢ (+3.4%).
Statewide context, not this project’s effect: prices move for many reasons. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Satellite figures are Epoch AI estimates from imagery of buildings, cooling and power equipment; about 80% fall within a factor of 1.4 of the true value.
- Mar 12, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 137 MW in use
At this point, Building 1 and 2 have since already been operational. Additionally, there is visible steam showing clear evidence of operational for both before this date.
- Oct 31, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 137 MW in use
Building 2 operational. This is supported by the state of Building 2 a month prior, which is entirely complete outside of some equipment that was removed later on.
- Sep 11, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 68 MW in use
Building 2 is close to completion. Structurally it is already complete, but there is still some equipment strewn around the building that suggests commissioning is ongoing.
- Jan 1, 2024Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 68 MW in use
Building 1 operational. This is estimated based on construction progress in October 2023. This also corresponds to a 2023 article where a Google spokesperson says that the "the Lancaster data center will open later this year".
- Oct 1, 2021Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing in progress for the site
No hearings, court cases, approvals or disputes are on record for this project yet.
| Chip | Designer | Units | As of | Count is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPU v5e | 174,561 | Jan 1, 2024 | Estimate | |
| TPU v6e | 103,359 | Oct 31, 2025 | Estimate |
Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
- DCD article discussing the announcement of this site datacenterdynamics.com
- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.