Microsoft to build $482.5 million data center in Castroville

Madison Iszler | Source: San Antonio Express News | Posted 08/05/2024

The company plans to build a $482.5 million facility at 18844 FM 1957 in Castroville, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction on the 244,676-square-foot building is expected to start in April 2026 and conclude in February 2028.

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Microsoft Corp. is expanding its presence in the San Antonio area by constructing a new $482.5 million data center at 18844 FM 1957 in Castroville, according to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The 244,676-square-foot facility is set to begin construction in April 2026 and be completed by February 2028. This new center adds to Microsoft's existing cluster of data centers in west Bexar and Medina counties, where the company has continuously invested in digital infrastructure since 2005.

The expansion of Microsoft's data center operations comes at a time when leaders are urging diversification of these facilities within the city to alleviate power loads and prevent congestion on the distribution system. A group named the Energy Forward Alliance, comprising industry leaders involved in data center construction and usage, has been engaging with CPS Energy executives to assess the city's power capabilities for future projects. This collective seeks to understand CPS Energy's plans for infrastructure development and capacity expansion and discuss the equitable distribution of associated costs among commercial and residential customers.

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