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Data center comparison

Delta Forge 2 vs Polaris Forge 1

Announced-vs-energized capacity, lifecycle, developer, and location for two AI data center campuses, side by side and individually sourced.


Side by side

Delta Forge 2Polaris Forge 1
Announced capacitynot recorded1 GW
Energized capacitynot recorded0.10 GW
Announced-to-energized gapnot recorded0.90 GW
Lifecycleannouncedpartially energized
DeveloperApplied DigitalApplied Digital
LocationEllendale, North Dakota, United StatesEllendale, North Dakota, United States
Gridnot recordedMISO
Acreagenot recordednot recorded

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Common questions

Which is further along, Delta Forge 2 or Polaris Forge 1?
Delta Forge 2 is announced; Polaris Forge 1 is partially energized. Energized capacity: not recorded versus 0.10 GW. DEPLOY tracks the announced-to-energized gap, so "further along" means more energized, not more announced.
Where are Delta Forge 2 and Polaris Forge 1?
Delta Forge 2 is in Ellendale, North Dakota, United States; Polaris Forge 1 is in Ellendale, North Dakota, United States. Each record on DEPLOY is sourced and dated.

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