A game-changing development reshaping Arizona’s tech and real estate landscape
Arizona is officially entering a new era of growth and innovation. Vermaland, LLC has announced plans for a $33 billion, 3,300-acre data center industrial park in Pinal County, marking what will become the largest development of its kind in the United States.
Positioned between Phoenix and Tucson, this massive project will directly challenge Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” — long considered the epicenter of the nation’s digital infrastructure — and further solidify Arizona’s rise as the 4th-largest data center market in the country.
Why This Matters
With up to 3 gigawatts of power capacity, the Vermaland complex will rival entire metropolitan regions in scale. As AI and cloud computing demand explodes, this project gives Arizona a front-row seat in the next digital gold rush.
According to CBRE, data center construction across North America hit record levels in 2024, with 6.35 GW of capacity under construction. Phoenix alone led the nation with a 67% inventory jump, outpacing all other major markets except Atlanta.
“This development positions Arizona to capture a meaningful share of the AI infrastructure boom,” said Kuldip (Ken) Verma, CEO of Vermaland. “With power costs significantly below California and growing tech company demand, we’re creating the next generation of digital infrastructure.”
Strategic Advantage: Pinal County’s Opportunity Zone
The project is located within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, offering investors major tax advantages — including up to 15% capital gains reductions for long-term holdings.
The site will integrate a hybrid energy system that combines solar, natural gas, battery storage, and grid connectivity, ensuring continuous operation. Vermaland’s 16 active solar projects — totaling 10,000+ acres — are expected to generate over 2 GW of clean energy, enough to power roughly 400,000 homes statewide.
Economic Ripple Effect
This expansion isn’t just about tech — it’s about transformation.
Vermaland’s broader 1,700-acre section already carries Industrial-2 zoning for data centers, power generation, and renewable energy. With billions in investment flowing in, Pinal County could see job creation, infrastructure improvements, and tax revenue surpassing prior state averages.
In 2020 alone, Arizona’s data center industry produced $539 million in economic output and $85 million in tax revenue, supporting over 2,500 jobs. With Vermaland’s new development, those numbers could multiply several times over.
Why It’s a Game-Changer for the Valley
This project reshapes the conversation around growth in the Phoenix-Tucson corridor — an area once seen as “in between” but now becoming Arizona’s next frontier for technology and real estate development.
As AI, clean energy, and infrastructure investment converge, Vermaland’s expansion could become a cornerstone for a new, sustainable economic engine that benefits every part of the Valley.
Bottom Line:
Pinal County is no longer a quiet midpoint — it’s becoming the beating heart of Arizona’s innovation corridor.
And for investors, developers, and everyday Arizonans alike, this Vermaland expansion signals one thing: the future is being built right here in our backyard.
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