Global Infrastructure SherpaPowerHouse Data Centers proposes $20bn data center campus in Joliet, Illinois
USD20B
Deal Value
1.8 GW
Capacity
PowerHouse Hillwood Holding proposed a $20bn, 1.8GW data center campus in Joliet, Illinois. This joint venture with Ross Perot Jr.'s Hillwood Properties targets hypers.
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PowerHouse Hillwood Holding
PowerHouse Hillwood Holding is a North American energy infrastructure holding company, developing and owning power generation and distribution assets, often integrated with large-scale industrial and logistics real estate developments.
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PowerHouse Data Centers
Tysons, VA-based data center developer, a subsidiary of American Real Estate Partners (AREP), specializing in hyperscale data center campuses. Focuses on the Northern Virginia market, with potential for up to 500 MW of IT load capacity across its developments.
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PowerHouse Data Centers, a subsidiary of American Real Estate Partners (AREP), is proposing a massive $20 billion, 1.8 GW data center campus in Joliet, Illinois, a notable geographic diversification from its typical Northern Virginia market. This hyperscale development, slated for October 2025, will be executed through PowerHouse Hillwood Holding. The project's sheer scale positions it as a major greenfield infrastructure investment in the US. PowerHouse Data Centers specializes in hyperscale data center campuses, aligning with the proposed 1.8 GW capacity.
- A $20 billion proposed investment for the campus.
- 1.8 GW capacity, indicating a significant hyperscale development.
- Joliet, Illinois location, expanding beyond PowerHouse Data Centers' Northern Virginia focus.
- Proposed October 2025 development timeline.
Timeline
Announced
Mar 6, 2026
Signed
Closed
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