Data Center Census

Alabama

Data centers in Alabama

The Census tracks 1 major data center project in Alabama, with 1.2 GW of planned capacity: 1 approved.

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Alabama data center projects

ProjectStatusCapacityDeveloperLast update
Project Marvel
Bessemer, Jefferson County
 Approved 1.2 GW QTS Data Centers, TPA Group Jul 14, 2026

Recent changes in Alabama

  1. Project Marvel AL
    NDA released showing officials had to destroy confidential records when it expires or when the developer asks WBHM / Inside Climate News
  2. Project Marvel AL
    QTS confirms plans for the data center campus WBRC
  3. Project Marvel AL
    Judge David Hobdy dismisses the residents' rezoning lawsuit with prejudice WBRC
  4. Project Marvel AL
    Council approves rezoning of 914 acres, allowing 18 data center structures across an expanded footprint ABC 33/40
  5. Project Marvel AL
    Bessemer City Council gives final approval to the Project Marvel rezoning DatacenterDynamics
  6. Project Marvel AL
    Nearby residents file a lawsuit in Jefferson County Circuit Court challenging the rezoning WBRC
  7. Project Marvel AL
    City officials sign a non-disclosure agreement with the developer (later amended Feb. 2026) WBHM / Inside Climate News

How many data centers are in Alabama?

This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 1 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Alabama is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.

Counties with tracked projects

Jefferson County

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