Warwood data center plans reduced to 50MW; developer pledges closed-loop water system
Silicon Foundation's proposed Warwood data center plans have been scaled down to 50MW. The company clarified the facility will use a closed-loop river water system with no discharge and will not increase utility rates. Local officials emphasize the need for the project to undergo the standard city-level review process.
The proposed Warwood data center project by Silicon Foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia, is undergoing revised plans, reducing its scope from a previously discussed 100-megawatt facility to 50 megawatts. State and local officials, including Delegate Shawn Fluharty and Senator Laura Wakim-Chapman, met with Silicon Foundation representative Andrii Garanin to clarify details.
The company has also addressed environmental concerns, stating the facility will implement a closed-loop system for river water, ensuring no discharge, and that local utility rates will not be impacted. Despite these updates, Delegate Fluharty emphasized the importance of the project adhering to the standard local review process at the city level, advocating for transparency and public engagement in the development.