QTS Richmond 3
Running (some may still be expanding)
QTS Richmond 3 is an AI data center in Sandston, Virginia, developed or operated by QTS Data Centers. Satellite imagery shows its computers drawing about 144 MW today, against 240 MW planned.
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, 2027ScheduledSatellite analysis by Epoch AI · 240 MW planned
Building 4 and 5 are operational, based on Building 5 being roughly 1 year behind Building 1 in satellite imagery.
- May 14, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 144 MW in use
Building 2 and 3 are operational, based on the previous entry.
- Feb 13, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 48 MW in use
Building 1 is operational, based on the substation being completed earlier and cars in the carpark. Building 2 and 3 are not operational, based on minor construction work at the perimeter and no cars in the carpark, but we expect they will be operational within 3 months. Building 4 has complete chillers and backup generators, while Building 5 has chillers but only a few backup generators - roughly the state of Building 1 on 2025-02-04.
- Dec 31, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
The substation looks complete, but we expect Building 1 still needs commissioning before it is fully operational.
- Nov 19, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
The substation is still under construction, based on a Google Earth image, so we don't think any buildings are operational yet.
- Feb 4, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Building 1 shell is mostly complete, with some chillers installed on the roof. Building 2 shell is under construction.
- Apr 1, 2024Satellite 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)
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.