Data Centers in South Carolina
At least 15 data centers have been tracked across South Carolina — the 25th state by data-center buildout in the country by capacity.
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Every one of those 15 data centers draws power and water from the same grid you rely on — reshaping where South Carolina rates, land use, and water go, whether or not anyone put it to a vote. Here’s what that means, and what you can do about it.
Statewide, an industry analysis counts about 30 operational and 17 planned or under‑construction data centers in South Carolina, plus an estimated $163 million in projected 10‑year tax revenue — the map below shows the 15 we’ve pinned so far, so help us map the rest. Statewide totals: American Edge Project & TECNA, Dec 2025.
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No new reports near South Carolina in the last 30 days — checked hourly, last checked Sep 11, 16:51 UTC. Cameras only get on the map when someone looks: be the one.
What these facilities actually do
Hyperscale data centers aren’t ordinary warehouses. Each one draws megawatts of power and millions of gallons of water, and locks in decades of tax abatements — deals routinely approved with little public scrutiny. Across South Carolina, that’s 15 facilities quietly reshaping the grid, water table, and tax base. See how the buildout works and where the power and water go.
How South Carolina compares
South Carolina ranks #25 of 52 states and territories by tracked data-center capacity — part of a fast-growing national footprint. Nationwide, we have tracked over 2,000 megawatts and counting. Nearby by camera count: Alabama (13), Indiana (15), Minnesota (16), Missouri (16).
The latest from South Carolina
- Singularity's South Carolina data center plan has five gates before work can begin
- South Carolina county approves 6-month data center moratorium after residents warn of ruin
- South Carolina meeting turns loud as CEO urges county to take an axe to data center pause
- DOE selects Amentum, DC Blox to develop behind-the-meter AI data center at Savannah River site in South Carolina
- South Carolina Counties Pass Moratoriums as Data Center Projects Exceed $7 Billion
On camera in South Carolina — each opens right here on GridWatch:
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What you can do in South Carolina
You don’t have to accept it — and you don’t have to be anti-growth to demand accountability. File a public records request to learn a project’s power draw, water use, and abatement terms, speak up at a city-council meeting, and see the full playbook on our Take Action page.
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Data centers by city in South Carolina
We track 6 South Carolina cities and towns with tracked data centers — each with its own local report:
Data centers by county in South Carolina
6 South Carolina counties have at least one reported camera. Tap any county for its full local report.
Counts come from the open-source DeFlock project’s volunteer reports and update as new cameras are mapped. A county not listed has no reported cameras yet — not necessarily none. Spot one? Report it.