Prologis Will Propose North San Jose Data Center
The 514,000-square-foot project aims to meet rising AI computing demands by 2030.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Data Centers
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Prologis has proposed a 514,000-square-foot data center at 326 Charcot Ave. in North San Jose. The project, which requires 99 megawatts of power, is planned for completion by 2030.
Why it matters
This project highlights the massive energy infrastructure requirements driven by the tech industry's expansion into artificial intelligence. It serves as a indicator of the current strain on regional grid capacity as developers seek high-density power access.
The proposed facility will occupy 514,000 square feet and require 99 megawatts of power capacity. This will be supported by two dedicated transmission lines and an on-site substation.
The players
Prologis
A global real estate investment trust focused on logistics facilities and industrial property development.
PG&E
The primary utility provider for Northern and Central California, currently managing a massive surge in industrial grid-connection requests.
Public Utilities Commission
The California state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the utility infrastructure expansion required for grid interconnection.
The details
The facility is designed to replace five existing industrial buildings at the Charcot Ave. site, including 30,000 square feet of office space. Power will be delivered through a significant expansion of the nearby PG&E Trimble substation located on Component Drive. Prologis intends to cover all costs related to this interconnection, which is subject to regulatory oversight by the state Public Utilities Commission.
Timeline
March 2026: PG&E's data center pipeline reached 5.09 gigawatts.
June 2026: PG&E's data center pipeline reached 12.71 gigawatts.
Q1 2028: Construction of the data center could potentially begin.
2028: Off-site PG&E substation upgrades could begin.
2030: The data center could become operational.
The Tech Race
The project follows the rapid growth trend observed in PG&E's 12.71 gigawatt data center interconnection pipeline. This expansion marks a significant step in the regional race to secure limited power access for the next generation of AI-focused infrastructure.
The development will transform a 514,000-square-foot industrial area in North San Jose, replacing five existing buildings with high-density computing infrastructure. Local residents and businesses should monitor the 2028 start date for site construction and associated grid upgrades.
The takeaway
This project underscores the intense demand for industrial real estate capable of supporting 100-megawatt-class computing clusters. Observers should track the Public Utilities Commission filings regarding the Trimble substation, as its capacity expansion will dictate the feasibility of this timeline.
What happens next
The project hinges on the future approval of the PG&E Trimble substation expansion by the Public Utilities Commission. Construction is slated for a potential Q1 2028 start, pending these regulatory and utility milestones.
Further reading
For more insight into how energy demand is shaping local infrastructure, visit the Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Jose Mercury News.
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