Country
United States
AI data center dossier
Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois)
Cortland, Cortland, Illinois, United States/datacenters/meta-cortland-illinois-ai-training-campus.html
Operator
Meta
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
800 MW
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100%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
41.921, -88.697
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
Meta is building one of its largest AI training campuses in DeKalb County, Illinois, anchored near Cortland. The project is part of Meta's massive 2024–2025 AI infrastructure push, which committed over $37 billion in capital expenditure to expand compute for training the Llama model family and supporting AI products across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The Illinois campus is designed to draw up to 800 megawatts, powered through ComEd's grid with long-term renewable energy purchase agreements. It represents Meta's shift toward hyperscale AI training hubs concentrated in Midwest states offering stable grid access, lower land costs, and access to renewable capacity.
Analyst Flags
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Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2024
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois)?
- Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois) has 800 MW of known IT capacity, located in Cortland, Cortland, Illinois, United States. It ranks #52 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois)?
- Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois) is currently under construction. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2024.
- Who operates Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois)?
- Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois) is operated by Meta. Structured intelligence reports are available for Meta Operator Report and United States Country Report.
- What energy source does Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois) use?
- Meta AI Training Campus (Cortland, Illinois) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on training workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.