Olathe, Kansas
Johnson County · ~21 MW IT Load · Anchor Tenant Lease Pending
AI / HPC colocation campus paired with on-site Bloom Energy SOFC power generation, structured under Spark's DevCo / PowerCo model in the heart of the US.
Site Overview
AI / HPC Colocation
+ SOFC PowerCo
Spark AI Foundry's Olathe, Kansas campus is an AI / HPC colocation development paired with on-site Bloom Energy solid-oxide fuel-cell (SOFC) generation, structured under Spark's DevCo (real estate) and PowerCo (energy infrastructure) model. The initial phase targets ~21 MW of critical IT load with an anchor tenant lease pending.
The site offers a phased development path from initial 40-acre entitlement through full campus build-out, with BNSF rail adjacency, direct interstate access, and proximity to Kansas City International Airport.
On-site SOFC generation bypasses the grid-interconnection queue, the binding constraint for AI compute today, enabling Spark to guarantee speed-to-energization for tenants.
Site Advantages
Built for Hyperscale AI
~21 MW IT Load
Initial campus phase targeting ~21 MW of critical IT load, with anchor tenant lease pending and phased expansion path to 500 MW.
Central US Location
Olathe sits at the geographic center of the US, minimizing network latency to both coasts and providing true redundancy for national deployments.
BNSF Rail Access
Direct adjacency to BNSF rail enables efficient delivery of heavy data center equipment and modular infrastructure components.
Fiber-Rich Corridor
Multiple carrier access with dark fiber availability, positioned on a major Midwest fiber route connecting Chicago, Dallas, and Denver.
Strong Incentive Package
Kansas PEAK Program, Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs), and Johnson County tax abatements provide a strong economic development incentive stack.
Deep Talent Pool
Johnson County is home to a highly educated workforce. Proximity to University of Kansas, Kansas State, and JCCC provides a direct pipeline of technical talent.
Superior Logistics
Direct I-35 and K-7 corridor access, 20 minutes to KCI Airport, and central US positioning make Olathe well-suited for mission-critical operations.
Low Natural Hazard Risk
Johnson County presents minimal risk from earthquakes, hurricanes, and flooding, a key consideration for Tier III/IV data center siting.
AI / HPC Colocation + SOFC PowerCo
Paired with on-site Bloom Energy SOFC generation, the Olathe campus bypasses the grid-interconnection queue under Spark's DevCo / PowerCo structure.
Property Details
Full Specifications
Market Context
Why Olathe, KS
Geographic Center of the US
Olathe's central US position delivers sub-20ms latency to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and St. Louis, making it well-suited for low-latency AI inference and national content delivery.
Explosive Data Center Demand
The Kansas City metro is one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the US, driven by hyperscaler expansion, AI workloads, and enterprise cloud migration.
Competitive Power Costs
Kansas offers some of the lowest industrial power rates in the nation, with Evergy providing a stable, grid-connected supply and a clear path to renewable energy procurement.
Business-Friendly Environment
Kansas and Johnson County offer aggressive incentive programs including PEAK tax credits, IRBs, and sales tax exemptions on data center equipment purchases.
Skilled Workforce
Johnson County boasts one of the highest concentrations of college-educated residents in the Midwest, with strong representation in engineering, IT, and operations.
Infrastructure Maturity
Olathe benefits from decades of industrial development with mature utility infrastructure, robust road networks, and established logistics corridors.
Development Plan
Phased Campus Development
The Olathe campus follows Spark AI Foundry's EPCO framework (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations), executed in disciplined phases to manage risk and accelerate time-to-revenue.
Area Information
Demographics & Workforce
Population & Income
| 5 Mi | 10 Mi | 15 Mi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Est. Population | 112,840 | 398,200 | 620,500 |
| 2029 Projected Population | 118,600 | 421,000 | 658,000 |
| 2024 Est. Avg. HH Income | $128,400 | $122,700 | $118,900 |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 37.1 | 37.8 |
| Daytime Employment | 68,400 | 248,000 | 390,000 |
Source: US Census / ESRI Business Analyst, 2024 Estimates
Major Regional Employers
Source: Johnson County Economic Development, 2024
Location
Regional Connectivity
Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas · Near I-35 & K-7 · ~22 miles SW of Kansas City, MO · ~20 min to KCI Airport
Investment Opportunity
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