Penzance, a Mid-Atlantic real estate investment and development firm, broke ground on a next-generation data center in Chantilly, Va., showcasing Northern Virginia’s status as the world’s premier data corridor. Designed for hyperscale demand and maximum energy efficiency, the project marks Penzance’s newest digital infrastructure investment to date — and sets a new standard for sustainability and scope in hyperscale development.
The 45-megawatt, 240,000-square-foot facility will utilize high-efficiency air-cooled systems, rooftop HVAC units and acoustically enclosed generators to limit operational noise and vibration. Located at 4151 Autopark Circle, the project is designed for resilience and scalability, with construction expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. Penzance has executed a lease with Amazon Web Services (AWS), which will operate and staff the data center.
“This is a high-impact, future-ready facility — and it’s built for what come