Polaris Forge 2
Harwood, ND, United States
1000MWIT Capacity
11.4Mgal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Water
66.8dB(A)AI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Est. Noise
About this facility
Polaris Forge 2 is a 1000 MW data center in Harwood, ND, United States, currently under construction. Estimated water use is about 11,412,230 gal/day.
Applied Digital is building the Polaris Forge 2 AI data center/AI Factory near Harwood, North Dakota; articles say construction was underway in 2026 and partial operation was expected near the end of 2026. The project drew zoning opposition and an annexation dispute involving Fargo. Harwood voters rejected a 2026 measure requiring independent reviews and public hearings for data centers and other large industrial projects.
Last updated: November 12, 2026
- IT Power Capacity
- 1000 MW· research_agent
- Water Usage
- 11,412,230 gal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.
- Zoning
- Not available
- Distance to Residential
- Not available
- County / District
- Not available
- Region
- Not available
Sources
- datacenterdynamics.com · retrieved 2026-11-11
- sec.gov · retrieved 2026-11-11
- applieddigital.com · retrieved 2026-11-11
- grandforksherald.com · retrieved 2026-11-11
- AI Estimate · retrieved 2026-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Polaris Forge 2?
- Polaris Forge 2 is a 1000 MW data center in Harwood, ND, United States, currently under construction. Estimated water use is about 11,412,230 gal/day.
- Where is Polaris Forge 2 located?
- Polaris Forge 2 is located in Harwood, ND, United States.
- How big is Polaris Forge 2?
- Polaris Forge 2 has an IT power capacity of 1000 MW.
- Is Polaris Forge 2 operational?
- Polaris Forge 2 is currently under construction. Milestone dates are sourced from public planning records as they become available.
- How much water does Polaris Forge 2 use?
- Polaris Forge 2 has an estimated water use of about 11,412,230 gallons per day.