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Applied Digital Launches 50 MW AI Factory in North Dakota

10/28/2025

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Applied Digital announced the launch of the first phase (50 MW) of its Polaris Forge 1 AI Factory Campus in Ellendale, North Dakota.
The facility will expand to 1 GW to meet growing AI and high-performance computing demands.
Applied Digital expects $2.7 billion in lifecycle cost savings over 30 years due to its innovative design and North Dakota's climate, positioning North Dakota as a key AI sector player.

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Applied Digital announced the launch of the first phase (50 MW) of its Polaris Forge 1 AI Factory Campus in Ellendale, North Dakota.
The facility will expand to 1 GW to meet growing AI and high-performance computing demands.
Applied Digital expects $2.7 billion in lifecycle cost savings over 30 years due to its innovative design and North Dakota's climate, positioning North Dakota as a key AI sector player.