Globenewswireยท2025-10-27 12:00Core Insights - Applied Digital has successfully achieved Ready for Service (RFS) for the first phase (50 MW) of its Polaris Forge 1 AI Factory Campus in Ellendale, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in scaling its AI infrastructure to meet demand [1][3] - The Polaris Forge 1 Campus is set to deliver a fully leased 400 MW critical IT load deployment for CoreWeave, with an estimated $11 billion in anticipated lease revenue over approximately 15 years [2] Company Performance - The CEO of Applied Digital highlighted the team's capability to convert complex AI Factory designs into operational facilities with speed and precision, establishing a new standard for data centers [3] - The COO emphasized the strategic planning and execution that enabled the timely delivery of the first building, with plans to deliver an additional 50 MW by the end of the year [4] Infrastructure and Efficiency - Polaris Forge 1 is designed to expand to 1 gigawatt (GW) to meet increasing demands for AI and high-performance computing, featuring proprietary designs that include liquid cooling and power distribution innovations [4] - The efficiencies from the facility's design, combined with North Dakota's climate and renewable power access, are projected to yield $2.7 billion in lifecycle cost savings over 30 years [4] Recent Developments - The announcement follows a $5 billion AI Factory lease agreement with a U.S.-based investment-grade hyperscaler at the Polaris Forge 2 Campus in Harwood, North Dakota [5] - Polaris Forge 1 has been recognized as Capacity Magazine's Data Center of the Month for October 2025, highlighting its operational excellence [5] Company Overview - Applied Digital, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, specializes in designing, building, and operating high-performance data centers for AI, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads [6]