Datacenter Sites in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County has 18 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 53.3/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,850 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively High". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
Site-selection context for Wilkes County
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and electricity for $75M+ investments; property tax abatement.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Wilkes County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTIOCH | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.8 |
| UNKNOWN110742 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.5 |
| UNKNOWN110758 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| UNKNOWN110755 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.8 |
| UNKNOWN110751 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.8 |
| UNKNOWN110750 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.7 |
| TAP150308 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.7 |
| TAP150309 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.7 |
| UNKNOWN110756 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| UNKNOWN110752 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| UNKNOWN110757 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| UNKNOWN110749 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.7 |
| OZ Wilkes | Greenfield | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
| UNKNOWN110748 | Substation-Adjacent | 100 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.6 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.2 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.1 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.0 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 48.7 |
Wilkes County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Wilkes County?
- 18 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 53.3/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Wilkes County offer datacenter tax incentives?
- Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and electricity for $75M+ investments; property tax abatement.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Wilkes County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wilkes County as "Relatively High" (score 42).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Wilkes County?
- Average industrial electricity is 9.25¢/kWh and commercial is 10.81¢/kWh in Wilkes County.
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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