- Big Watt Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers won unanimous council approval for a 664-acre hyperscale campus near Taylor that could reach 1 GW of power at full build-out.
- Construction runs from 2027 to 2029, with first power expected in the first half of 2028 and the city providing 500 MW, plus an option for another 500 MW.
- The developers project $4.8B in economic impact and nearly $1.3B in city tax revenue through 2046, as AI demand pushes data centers into the Samsung-anchored Austin corridor.
Big Watt Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers won approval for Taylor Technology Campus, a hyperscale facility near Taylor, Texas, that could reach 1 gigawatt of power capacity, according to Commercial Property Executive.
The city council unanimously backed an economic development agreement for the campus, which will sit on about 664 acres east of city limits in the Austin metro.
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Deal Terms
Taylor will annex the site and provide 500 MW of power. The city can also add another 500 MW. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the partnership will fund upgrades to Taylor’s reclaimed-water infrastructure. It will also reduce discharges into Mustang Creek.
Additionally, the companies plan about $28.2 million in local commitments. These funds will support school district programs, scholarships, workforce training and nonprofits.
Site and Schedule
The site sits between FM 112 and U.S. 79. It lies in one of metro Austin’s fastest-growing tech and logistics corridors. Samsung’s $17 billion semiconductor plant is a major driver of that growth.
The property has fiber, high-voltage transmission and access to natural gas. As a result, the site can support on-site, behind-the-meter power generation. Construction is scheduled for 2027 through 2029, with the first power expected by mid-2028.
Projected Economic Impact
The developers project nearly $1.3 billion in cumulative gross taxes for Taylor from 2027 to 2046. They also estimate $4.8 billion in economic impact. Meanwhile, the project could generate 19,000 full-time construction jobs across Williamson County.
Developers’ Growing Pipelines
Together, the companies have 12 GW in active development and more than 24 GW in pipelines nationwide. Big Watt has begun construction on more than 2 GW across Texas and South Dakota. Meanwhile, PowerHouse has about 10 GW across nine markets.
PowerHouse also has a roughly 1M SF, 200 MW campus in Irving. In addition, it is developing a 1.8 GW project in Grand Prairie with Provident Data Centers. The Taylor project reflects how data center campuses continue to grow.
Why It Matters
Power availability is a deciding factor for hyperscale sites. Taylor is committing 500 MW upfront, with an option for another 500 MW. Meanwhile, Texas developers continue to debate where to build. A data center pause has divided opinion across the state.
Behind-the-meter gas generation offers another advantage. It can help projects of this size move faster instead of waiting for grid interconnection.
What’s Next
Watch for groundbreaking in 2027. Also, monitor whether the city exercises its option to add the second 500 MW tranche.
