Massive $1.7B Data Center Planned for Sharon, PA

The proposed project would transform former industrial land into a state-of-the-art facility.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:09am

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A sleek, metallic data server tower resting on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the scale and power of a major new data center project.A photorealistic rendering of the high-tech hardware that will power a proposed $1.7 billion data center in Sharon, Pennsylvania.Hermitage Today

A new data center project in Sharon, Pennsylvania is estimated to cost between $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion, according to the developers. The facility will be built on former industrial land in the city of Hermitage.

Why it matters

This large-scale data center investment represents a significant economic development opportunity for the Sharon region, which has seen its industrial base decline in recent decades. The project could bring new high-tech jobs and infrastructure to the area.

The details

The proposed data center will be constructed on vacant industrial land in Hermitage, a city adjacent to Sharon. Developers have not yet released specific details on the size or capacity of the facility, but have estimated the total project cost to be in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion.

  • The data center project was first announced in April 2026.

The players

Sharon Data Center Developers

The group of private investors and technology companies behind the proposed $1.7 billion data center project in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

Local officials in Sharon and Hermitage will need to review and approve the necessary permits and zoning changes to allow construction of the massive data center facility on the former industrial site.

The takeaway

This data center project represents a major economic opportunity for the Sharon region, which has struggled with the decline of its traditional manufacturing base. If approved and built, the facility could bring significant new investment, jobs, and infrastructure to the area.