Karis

Birmingham, AL

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Birmingham, AL, adjacent to Bessemer switching station

233-acre hyperscale data center campus in Birmingham, AL, adjacent to Bessemer switching station, the region's largest utility switching station, and within ½ mile of several established enterprise data centers. Expandable land position with additional acreage available. Project catalyzes Alabama Power transmission upgrades serving greater Birmingham, with reconductoring designed to support 10+ years of regional load growth. Multiple voltage pathways accessible (46 kV, 115 kV, 230 kV, 500 kV).POWER

Power + Infrastructure

Design and Procurement Agreement (DPA) executed 2/19/2026 with Alabama Power for 300 MW. $1M letter of credit posted. Electric Service Agreement (ESA) presentation imminent with 45-day execution window upon receipt. Prospect pays incremental infrastructure cost only.

Phase 1 (75 MW) – Q2 2027 | 18 months | 115 kV via Bessemer switching station

Phase 2 (300 MW) – Q4 2028 | New 230 kV double-bundle build | ~$100M infrastructure

Phase 3 (517 MW+) – Q4 2031 | 500 kV interconnection | Easement coordination required 

Non-firm capacity options available for accelerated ramp.

PROVIDERS

Alabama Power – Regulated utility provider | Windstream – Long-haul fiber backbone within 2 miles providing high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

ZONING

Zoning – Data center development permitted by right under existing I-3 zoning, allowing efficient path to construction.

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Project Status

Full Build 517 MW+ by 2031

Lot Size

233 acres (Expandable)

Power Capacity

230kV | 300 MW | Alabama Power Territory

Zoning

By-right I-3 zoning allows for faster construction.

Availability

Available (For Sale or JV Development)

Utility

300 MVA DPA Executed | $1 M LOC Posted | ESA Imminent

Site Advantages

•Adjacent to Bessemer switching station, the region’s largest utility switching hub

•Direct access to scalable, high-capacity transmission infrastructure

•Positioned to support long-term hyperscale demand

•DPA executed with Alabama Power for 300 MW

•$1M letter of credit posted; ESA imminent (45-day execution window)

•Phase 1: 75 MW delivered Q2 2027 via 115 kV (18-month timeline)

•Phase 2: 300 MW by Q4 2028 via new 230 kV double-bundle build (~$100M infrastructure)

•Phase 3: 517 MW+ by Q4 2031 via 500 kV interconnection

•Access to 46 kV, 115 kV, 230 kV, and 500 kV

•Supports redundancy and phased scaling

•Non-firm options available for accelerated ramp

•Transmission upgrades underway

•Designed to support 10+ years of load growth

•Positioned within expanding power corridor

•Fiber backbone within 2 miles

•High-speed, low-latency connectivity

•Service provided by Windstream

Ready to Accelerate Your Data Center Timeline?

If you are evaluating new markets, power-constrained regions, or phased campus growth, Karis can help you move faster with less risk.

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