Pikeville cautiously explores $250M data center project with MD Squared Power
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Austin R. Ramsey
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Summary
Pikeville, Kentucky is exploring a $250 million data center project with Lexington-based MD Squared Power on the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park site. The proposed 25- to 30-megawatt data center would be a significant economic development for the eastern Kentucky city, but officials are approaching the deal cautiously. The article details the potential benefits and risks of the project for the Appalachian community.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCity officials are approaching developers cautiously.
The eastern Kentucky city of Pikeville could be home to a $250 million data center.
Pikeville signs agreement with Lexington-based MD Squared Power to explore a $250M, 25- to 30-megawatt data center on Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park site.
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