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Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California)

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Country

United States

Operator

Equinix

Energy

Renewable

Known capacity

117 MW

Evidence profile

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Readiness

100%

Sources attachedVerified

1 citation linked

CoordinatesPublished

37.234, -121.785

Timeline evidencePartial

1 dated field available

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Record Notes

Equinix SV18, known as the Great Oaks South Data Center (GOSDC), is a significant addition to the Silicon Valley data center market, scheduled to open in Q2 2026. The 117-megawatt (MW) campus consists of three two-story buildings and is designed for the high-density power and cooling demands of modern AI and hyperscale cloud workloads. SV18 represents Equinix's largest single regional investment in recent years, complementing its established Silicon Valley ecosystem of over 10 International Business Exchange™ (IBX) facilities and its newer xScale™ (hyperscale) capacity.

Analyst Flags

  • This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.

Timeline Signals

Earliest market signal2026

Nearby Facilities

Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.

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Intelligence Reports

Structured analysis covering this facility's operator and market context.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California)?
Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California) has 117 MW of known IT capacity, located in San Jose, Silicon Valley, United States. It ranks #202 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
What is the status of Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California)?
Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California) is currently planned. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2026.
Who operates Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California)?
Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California) is operated by Equinix. Structured intelligence reports are available for Equinix Operator Report and United States Country Report.
What energy source does Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California) use?
Equinix SV18 Silicon Valley (California) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on general cloud workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.

Sources

  1. equinix.comequinix.com — newsroom/press-releases