Site update and photos courtesy of Applied Digital.
Progress continues in Ellendale, North Dakota, where teams are advancing two 150 MW Critical IT Load buildings in parallel at Applied Digital's Polaris Forge 1 campus.
Across Polaris Forge 1-2 and Polaris Forge 1-3, construction, commissioning, and critical systems work continue to move forward — bringing the next phases of Applied Digital's AI factory campus closer to operational readiness.
Polaris Forge 1-2 | 150 MW Critical IT Load
- MEP commissioning continues to advance, with multiple systems successfully energized.
- Early data hall fit-outs are moving full steam ahead, including progress on hot aisle containment and the technical water loop.
- Key equipment installations are underway as the second phase of the building is actively being outfitted.
Polaris Forge 1-3 | 150 MW Critical IT Load
- The precast structure remains ahead of schedule, with roofing activities making strong progress.
- Slab on grade is complete for the Phase 1 UPS rooms, setting the foundation for subsequent buildout activities.
- Underground MEP work continues to progress, while overhead MEP installations are beginning to ramp up.
From structural progress to energized systems, each milestone reflects the disciplined execution required to bring AI capacity online at scale.
