Dec. 19—ELLENDALE, N.D. — Applied Digital Corp. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, successful energization of its on-site main substation transformer for its high-performance compute data center in Ellendale.
This milestone signifies the facility’s progression into the next stage of its build-out, setting the foundation for a data center capable of supporting cutting-edge artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC), Applied Digital said in a news release.
The energization of the on-site main substation transformer marks a critical step toward bringing the Ellendale HPC campus fully online, the company said.
“This energization milestone is a testament to the power of collaboration,” said Todd Gale, chief development officer at Applied Digital. “We believe it demonstrates our progress in bringing our Ellendale HPC campus to life, showcasing both technological innovation and the strength of our partnerships with Ellendale and MDU (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.). This achievement will allow the company to initiate equipment commissioning activities, bringing us closer to delivering the infrastructure we believe will define the future of AI and digital transformation in Ellendale and beyond.”
This milestone comes shortly after Applied Digital submitted a petition for annexation of its property to the city of Ellendale, a move aimed at further solidifying its partnership with the local community. The annexation is expected to bring increased revenue streams and expanded municipal services to the community, benefiting Ellendale, its residents and the region.
The partnership between Applied Digital and the city of Ellendale was recently recognized with the Community Impact Award at the 18th Annual Data Center Dynamics Awards.
Applied Digital is a designer, builder and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure designed for HPC applications, according to its website.