Aligned Data Centers broke ground on its PHX-13 facility in Glendale, Arizona, marking the first of four data centers planned for its new 100-acre campus. The development represents a major expansion of Aligned’s infrastructure footprint, targeting hyperscale and enterprise customers. A new 230 kV transmission line provided by Arizona Public Service (APS) will support the campus’s power needs.
PHX-13 will integrate Aligned’s Delta³ air cooling arrays and DeltaFlow™ liquid cooling system to support a wide range of AI and GPU workloads. The facility also incorporates closed-loop water recycling to reduce environmental impact, part of Aligned’s broader commitment to zero-carbon hosting by 2040. The Glendale campus, built on the site of a former rose farm, has already achieved a 73% reduction in annual water use, thanks to adaptive cooling and sustainable redevelopment practices.
Using its Adaptive Modular Infrastructure (AMI), Aligned plans to deploy prefabricated components to streamline construction, boost energy efficiency, and enhance long-term flexibility. All electricity used at the facility will be sourced from renewable energy, with unused groundwater rights retained to preserve local ecological balance. The PHX-13 project adds to Glendale’s growing reputation as a hub for data infrastructure and technology investment.
- Aligned has begun construction on PHX-13, the first of four data centers at its new Glendale, AZ campus.
- A 230 kV APS transmission line will provide dedicated power to the site.
- The facility will feature Delta³ air cooling, DeltaFlow™ liquid cooling, and a closed-loop water system.
- Built on a redeveloped rose farm, the site has already cut annual water use by over 73%.
- Aligned’s AMI modular construction model improves speed, sustainability, and asset longevity.
“I am excited to see PHX-13 break ground. In 2025, data centers are essential to the U.S. economy and future growth. This project and all the benefits it will bring are exciting for our Glendale community,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers.
