QTS Richmond 2
Running (some may still be expanding)
QTS Richmond 2 is an AI data center in Sandston, Virginia, developed or operated by QTS Data Centers. Satellite imagery shows its computers drawing about 180 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.
- May 14, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 180 MW in use
Building 5 is estimated to be operational, based on the previous entry.
- Feb 13, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 144 MW in use
Building 5 still has construction work at the perimeter, but given how close it looks to completion, we estimate it's only about 3 months away from operational.
- Dec 31, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 144 MW in use
Building 3 and 4 are operational, based on the substation being completed earlier, the buildings looking complete, and carparks being moderately full. Building 5 still has construction work.
- Nov 19, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 72 MW in use
The west substation looks complete, based on a Google Earth image. This image also shows one corner of Building 5 that still has construction work, so it's probably not operational.
- Feb 4, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 72 MW in use
Building 1 and 2 are operational, based on the east substation looking complete and the carparks being more full. Building 3 has cooling and generators mostly installed. Building 4 roof is partly completed.
- Jun 23, 2024Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Still not many cars parked at Building 1 and 2, and the east substation looks very close to completion, based on a Google Earth image.
- Jan 29, 2024Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Building 1 and 2 look complete but we don't think they are operational, as the substation is still under construction.
- Apr 1, 2022Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing begins.
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 2 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.