QTS Richmond 1
Running (some may still be expanding)
QTS Richmond 1 is an AI data center in Sandston, Virginia, developed or operated by QTS Data Centers. Satellite imagery shows its computers drawing about 238 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.
- Feb 13, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 238 MW in use
No changes to the site since December 2025.
- Dec 31, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 238 MW in use
No changes to the site since November 2025.
- Nov 19, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 238 MW in use
Building 5 is operational, based on a complete building and full carpark in a Google Earth image. Construction equipment around Building 1 and 2 has cleared up again.
- Jun 3, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 190 MW in use
Building 4 is operational, based on a complete building and full carpark in a Google Earth image. Building 5 does not seem quite operational given the empty carpark and construction activity at the perimeter.
- Feb 4, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 142 MW in use
Building 3 is operational, based on the building looking complete and the carpark to the south being full. Three more backup generators added to the Building 1 and 2 area, with a lot more construction equipment again (but this could be a laydown area for Richmond 2). Building 4 has cooling and backup generators fully installed. Building 5 has cooling installed, and backup generators partly installed.
- Jun 23, 2024Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 94 MW in use
Building 2 (retrofitted) is operational. This is based on Building 2 looking compelte, and construction around Building 1 and 2 being mostly cleared. A colored motion artifact on one of the Building 1 cooling tower fans suggests it is moving. Building 3 cooling is installed, backup generators partly installed. Building 4 shell is under construction.
- Jan 29, 2024Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 47 MW in use
Building 1 (retrofitted) is operational. This is based on it looking complete, and cooling towers possibly showing water vapor plumes, in this Google Earth image. Building 2 has chillers added to the roof and perimeter, and backup generators added to the perimeter. Cooling towers near Building 2 have been removed. Building 3 shell is under construction.
- Nov 2, 2023Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Building 1 and 2 retrofitting has begun (see Google Earth). Building 1 has chillers added to the roof and perimeter, and backup generators added to the perimeter.
- Sep 1, 2023Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing begins for site expansion, some materials down at substation site. We assume that Buildings 1 and 2 are not running AI workloads at this point due to the lack of cooling infrastructure.
No hearings, court cases, approvals or disputes are on record for this project yet.
Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
- Richmond 1 factsheet qtsdatacenters.com
- Environmental permit detailing power generation deq.virginia.gov
- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.