DCWeeklyIntel has tracked 55 signals in Alabama, with 42 signals identified in the last 30 days. The planning stage holds 28 signals, representing the largest portion of staged activity. Six projects are under construction, while one project is in permitting. Twenty signals remain unstaged. This tracking activity reflects DCWeeklyIntel's ongoing monitoring of data center development across Alabama's markets.
Pipeline Outlook
Alabama Data Center Pipeline
19
Total signals
17
Last 30 days
19
Last 90 days
13
Staged signals
Stage breakdown
| Stage | Signals |
|---|---|
| Planning | 12 |
| Permitting | 1 |
| Under Construction | 0 |
| Operational | 0 |
| Unclassified | 6 |
Recent signals
Nebius Plans 75-Acre Data Center in Birmingham, AL (Hoar Construction GC)
Hoar Construction· Birmingham, Alabama· permitted
Nebius has been issued a building permit for a new 75-acre data center in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoar Construction is serving as general contractor on the project. The facility represents a significant land footprint in the Birmingham market. Permitting milestones signal active construction timelines ahead. GCs, subcontractors, and vendors should monitor this project for near-term procurement and trade package opportunities.
Alabama Power Files Utility Request for Data Center in AL
Alabama Power
Alabama Power has approved a rate freeze and committed to solar power infrastructure for data center operations, signaling utilities' increasing focus on supporting large-scale cloud computing facilities with renewable energy solutions. This development reflects growing demand from hyperscalers for sustainable power options and demonstrates how regional utilities are adapting their infrastructure and pricing strategies to compete for data center investments. The initiative positions Alabama as an attractive location for data center expansion by combining cost stability with clean energy commitments.
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Signal volume reflects what DCWeeklyIntel has tracked. Tracking coverage expands over time; velocity figures reflect identification pace, not necessarily project origination pace.