Updated Jul. 25, 2026

QTS Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

QTS Cedar Rapids is an AI data center under construction. In Q4 2027, we project it to host an estimated 3,519k H100-equivalents of compute, supported by 1,133 MW of IT power at a capital cost of $42.9 B.

The timeline of IT power and compute capacity is based on satellite imagery, our cooling equipment power model, chip availability, and grid operator data.

The estimated Phase 1 power matches a 616 MW load request filed by a QTS shell company, though the full two-phase plan would need more than double that.

STATUS Under construction
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Satellite view of QTS Cedar Rapids

Satellite imagery

Latest: May 2, 2026 · 3 high-res images
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Scale & specifications

CURRENT COMPUTE

0 H100-eq

0 8-bit OP/s

PROJECTED

3,519k H100-eq

6.96e21 8-bit OP/s

CURRENT IT POWER

0 MW

PROJECTED IT POWER

1,133 MW

CURRENT COST

$0.0 B

PROJECTED COST

$42.9 B

HardwareNvidia Rubin

CoolingAir-cooled chiller

Buildout

Jan 17, 20250K H100e
Jan 17, 2025

Land clearing begins for Building 1-3.

Oct 27, 2025

Building 1 roof complete, with air-cooled chillers in place. Building 2 and 3 roofs are partly completed. Building 4 and 5 have a foundation.

Apr 16, 2026

Based on satellite imagery, the Buildings 1-3 shells look complete. Buildings 4-6 are far along, with roofs largely in place, while the eastern Building 7 foundation is well underway. No buildings operational yet.

May 7, 2026

Similar to April, Buildings 1-3 shells look complete. Buildings 4-6 are still far along, and the eastern Building 7 foundation is still underway.

Nov 15, 2026

Buildings 1-3 are operational. Based on the expected completion date reported by local news: “A QTS spokesperson said in July [2025] that the first phase of the project was expected to be completed in late 2026."

Compute
987kH100-eq
IT Power
448MW
Cost
$17.0B
Nov 15, 2027

Buildings 4-7 are operational. Based on the expected completion date reported by local news: “A QTS spokesperson said in July [2025] that [...] The second phase is expected to be completed in late 2027."

Compute
3,519kH100-eq
IT Power
1,133MW
Cost
$42.9B

Sources

  1. MISO new load announcements
  2. Article by The Gazette
  3. Article by Corridor Business Journal
  4. Post by GLD Commercial

Read more about our methodology.