High-performance facility will deliver 36 MW critical capacity, waterless cooling and on-demand fiber for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
MESA, AZ (April 11, 2025) – Edged, the fast-growing sustainable infrastructure provider, marked a significant milestone this week with the ‘topping out’ of the company’s newest ultra-efficient data center in Mesa, Arizona. Strategically located less than 25 miles from downtown Phoenix, this innovative facility is optimized for high-performance compute and equipped with advanced waterless cooling and energy-efficient systems.
The topping out event, marking the completion of the building’s structural framework, was attended by Edged leaders and local general contractor Haydon Building Corp. The event included a ceremonial beam signing, symbolizing the strong collaboration behind the project. The day also included an announcement of a new partnership with Light Source Communications (LSC), the first network provider to build into the facility.
“In celebrating today’s topping out event, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to safety—ensuring every step of our build meets the highest standards for our team and our community,” said Bryant Farland, CEO of Edged. “We also celebrate another major milestone as we welcome Light Source Communications into our Mesa data center as our first network provider. This is a significant leap forward in building a robust connectivity ecosystem and creating the secure, high-performance environment our customers need to power the next generation of heavy compute.”
Edged Phoenix will be one of the most water-efficient data centers in the region, conserving more than 142 million gallons of water annually through its state-of-the-art ThermalWorks waterless cooling system. The modular system supports densities of up to 70 kW per rack with air cooling and 200 kW per rack with plug-and-play liquid cooling integration that is ideal for the growing demands of hyperscalers and large enterprises.
“We’re excited to welcome Edged onto our Phoenix-area route. Their new facility is aligned with our strategy of supporting the AI and other high-performance computing needs of hyperscalers and enterprises in the metro area,” said Debra Freitas, CEO of LSC. “We are committed to meeting the significant connectivity demands of today’s businesses. This advanced Edged facility goes hand-in-hand with the state-of-the-art network we are building, which is one of the largest fiber builds of its kind.”
Edged Phoenix is expected to be fully operational by late 2025 and joins a growing network of Edged facilities currently under construction or operational across the U.S., including in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Columbus and Des Moines. Edged is a subsidiary of Endeavour with nearly a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.
About Edged
Edged Data Centers builds and operates ultra-efficient, AI-ready facilities for major hyperscale cloud companies, technology providers and large enterprises. Optimized for high-performance compute workloads and inference at the edge, its data centers feature waterless cooling and an average design PUE of 1.15 portfolio wide, saving energy and millions of gallons of water annually. Strategically located across major U.S. markets, Edged drives sustainable development with scalable, eco-friendly infrastructure. With a gigawatt-scale platform expanding across North America, the company continues to grow to meet the evolving demand of its customers.
For more information, visit www.edged.us
About Light Source Communications
At Light Source Communications (LSC), we are committed to revolutionizing the digital landscape through cutting-edge dark fiber solutions in a highly competitive global marketplace. We are a carrier neutral, customer agnostic provider who believes in the power of enhanced dark fiber infrastructure to provide businesses with cost-effective scaling, uninterrupted connectivity, and maintenance-free, secure networking for their data. Our customized, state-of-the-art solutions enable the ultra-fast, high-capacity data transmission needed to support AI models and data centers. With an unwavering focus on innovation and reliability, our networks exceed the needs of enterprises, from the largest hyperscalers to small- and medium-sized businesses. Leveraging our decades of industry expertise, we own and build the next generation of dark fiber routes in strategic U.S. markets, providing the key connections, success and security for businesses today and tomorrow.
For more information, visit lscfiber.com
