The new facility will create 100 full-time jobs. Rendering courtesy Facebook
Networking giant Facebook plans to create a 970,000-square-foot Henrico County data center powered by solar energy.
The project represents a total investment of $1 billion. That figure includes the $750 million cost of the data center and $250 million in Dominion Energy solar facilities paid for through a special tariff charged to California-based Facebook and other large energy customers. When completed, the data center will have 100 full-time employees.
“When an industry giant like Facebook selects Virginia for a major operation, it’s proof that our efforts to build an open and welcoming economy that works for everyone are paying off,” Gov. Terry McAuliffe said in a statement announcing Facebook’s plans. “For many years, Virginia has served as a key hub for global internet traffic, emerging as one of the most active data center markets in the world. Working with companies like Facebook and many others, we are advancing Virginia’s position as a global leader in the technology economy and a world-class home to innovative companies of every size.”
