Digi Power X AI data center, Columbiana
Also called: Digihost Columbiana, US Data Centers Columbiana
Digi Power X is turning an old industrial building in Columbiana into an AI data center. Chip maker Cerebras signed up to use 40 megawatts. The first part is planned to open in late 2026.
Where things stand: Being converted from an old industrial site; first 15 MW phase targeted for Dec 2026.
🕒 Latest update (May 2026): Digi Power X signed a 10-year, about $1.1 billion deal with Cerebras for 40 MW at the site.
What we know
- 📍 Where130 Industrial Parkway, Columbiana, Shelby County
- 🏢 CompanyDigi Power X (formerly Digihost)
- 👤 Built forCerebras Systems
- ⚡ Power it needs55 megawatts (about as much as 44,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromDedicated on-site substation connected to the grid
- 🗼 New power linesNo
- 💵 Cost$440 million
❓ Still unanswered
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What happened so far
- June 2022Digihost bought the former industrial site with 160,000 square feet of buildings.
- Feb 11, 2025Digihost announced plans to turn the site into a 55 MW AI data center in two phases.
- May 2026Digi Power X signed a 10-year, about $1.1 billion deal with Cerebras for 40 MW at the site.
Local votes and rules
🤝 Agreement with the company
Council approved a 12-month sales and use tax break for DigiPowerX while it builds its data center. In return the company will pay the city $3.5 million as a 'community impact payment'.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Digi Power X signs AI colocation agreement with Cerebras for 40 MW in Columbiana, Alabama · Digi Power X (press release) · May 2026
- Digihost to Develop High Performance Computing and AI Tier Data Centers Through Wholly Owned Subsidiary US Data Centers Inc · GlobeNewswire · Feb 11, 2025
- Digi Power X Inc. Form 10-Q · U.S. SEC · 2026
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