Microsoft
DatacenteractiveIA · Microsoft
Microsoft is an operating datacenter facility in IA, operated by Microsoft. It spans approximately 80,538 square feet. Existing datacenter clusters are a strong signal for new development: they confirm power availability, fiber peering, and a permitting precedent — which is why nearby candidate sites often inherit the same speed-to-power advantages.
Nearby internet exchanges
- Connect Des MoinesDes Moines, IA · 10 networks
- Cologix DSM1Des Moines, IA · 8 networks
- LightEdge Des Moines 1 (DSM1)Altoona, IA · 6 networks
- LightEdge Des Moines 2 (DSM2)Altoona, IA · 5 networks
- Aureon DowntownDes Moines, IA · 2 networks
Other datacenters nearby
- Altoona Meta Data CenterMeta · Altoona, IA
- Project AlluvionMicrosoft · IA
- Project OsmiumMicrosoft · IA
- Facebook Altoona Data Center 5Meta · IA
- Facebook Altoona Data Center 4Meta · IA
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Microsoft, ranked by DC Readiness — useful for evaluating expansion or second-site options in the same power/fiber market.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONDURANT | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| GREATER DES MOINES ENERGY CENTER | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| SE POLK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.1 |
| SYCAMORE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| GRIMES | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dallas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| NORWALK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Warren County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| BOONEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Madison County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| OZ Polk | Greenfield | IA | Polk | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
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Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Datacenter records are derived from public facility datasets (PNNL and related sources) and may be incomplete or lag operational changes. Capacity and footprint are catalogued estimates — confirm operator, capacity, and availability directly with the facility.
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