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How a $1 billion data center fell apart in Ohio

A $1 billion data center project in Hamilton, Ohio, fell apart after the developer, Wharton Equity Partners, sought to quadruple the facility's power capacity to over 200 megawatts. City power system studies revealed the municipal utility could not reliably support the increased demand without significant upgrades and risks, leading the developer to terminate the agreement. Although public opposition was present, the project's failure was primarily due to these infrastructure limitations.