The U.S. Navy has partnered with energy solutions firm Ameresco and data center developer CyrusOne to build a 100-megawatt AI-focused data center at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California.
The project will feature a state-of-the-art data center co-located with dedicated onsite energy generation to support advanced AI workloads. NAS Lemoore will also get a new microgrid, including engine generators, control systems, and infrastructure upgrades to boost energy resilience.
NAS Lemoore Executive Officer Capt. Jeffry Findlay said the effort supports national goals in AI and energy. “By enabling secure, reliable power and compute infrastructure at NAS Lemoore, we’re strengthening our ability to support critical missions and ensure operational continuity for those who serve.”
John Hatem, CyrusOne’s chief operating officer, said the NAS Lemoore facility will provide federal customers with secure, on-premise computing solutions, supported by resilient onsite energy.
“Ameresco is proud to develop energy infrastructure at NAS Lemoore that directly supports the growing demand for AI-ready data centers and related energy infrastructure,” said Nicole Bulgarino, president, Federal Solutions & Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco.
The Navy previously explored leasing 920 acres at the base to Ameresco for a 425-megawatt solar farm. No solar array was mentioned in the new announcement.
The Navy is also developing a data center at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, according to reports.
