Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC, a provider of data center infrastructure, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina facility in Cherokee County. The company plans to invest approximately $2.1 billion in the data center and is expected to create 30 new jobs. 

Cielo facilitates the expansion of digital infrastructure deployments by identifying sites ideal for data center development. With a focus on energy access and resilience, the company seeks to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions for customers.

Located at 000 Ford Road in Gaffney, Cielo plans to develop a data center campus consisting of four facilities, each approximately 400,000 square feet, along with an associated electrical substation. Initial operations are presently expected to be online by year-end 2028.

John Wall served as lead legal counsel for the project, with Chad Johnston and Nanette Edwards assisting with regulatory work. Jeff Allen also assisted with the local property tax incentive work.