IREN Prince George: Horizon 1 Data Center
About Horizon 1 Data Center
Horizon 1 Data Center is a next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-ready facility currently under construction in Prince George, British Columbia. Developed by IREN (Iris Energy), the project is part of the company’s expansion strategy focused on renewable-powered digital infrastructure for AI, cloud, and compute-intensive workloads.
Strategically located in northern British Columbia, Horizon 1 benefits from access to abundant, low-cost renewable hydroelectric power, a cool climate ideal for energy-efficient operations, and strong fiber connectivity into major Canadian and U.S. markets. The site is designed to support large-scale, high-density compute deployments, including AI training clusters and GPU-intensive workloads.
Horizon 1 reflects IREN’s vertically integrated approach, combining direct access to clean energy with purpose-built infrastructure optimized for scalability, efficiency, and long-term capacity growth.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- Located in Prince George, British Columbia
- Purpose-built facility designed for AI, HPC, and high-density workloads
- Powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy
- Large-scale campus development model
- Scalable modular design to support phased capacity expansion
- Optimized for GPU clusters and compute-intensive deployments
- Under active construction
🔌 Power Infrastructure
- Direct access to British Columbia’s hydroelectric grid
- Designed for large-scale megawatt-level deployments
- High-voltage utility feeds with dedicated substation infrastructure
- Redundant electrical systems engineered for resilient operations
- Long-term power purchase agreements supporting predictable energy pricing
❄️ Cooling Infrastructure
- Designed for high-density compute environments
- Cooling architecture optimized for GPU clusters and AI workloads
- Leveraging northern climate advantages for improved energy efficiency
- Infrastructure prepared for advanced cooling methodologies, including liquid cooling
🌐 Connectivity & Network Access
- Fiber connectivity into major Canadian and U.S. interconnection hubs
- Designed to support low-latency connectivity for AI and cloud applications
- Carrier-diverse architecture planned for scalable network deployments
- Suitable for hybrid cloud and distributed compute models
🔐 Security & Compliance
- Purpose-built secure perimeter
- 24/7 monitored access controls
- CCTV surveillance across critical infrastructure areas
- Role-based and restricted access to compute halls
- Designed to support enterprise-grade compliance requirements
💼 Who It Serves
- AI and machine learning infrastructure providers
- Hyperscale cloud operators
- High-performance computing (HPC) deployments
- GPU-intensive research and enterprise workloads
- Organizations seeking renewable-powered digital infrastructure