Firewheel Town Center
245 Cedar Sage Garland
Signal profile
- Power60% of score10046.2 MW est.Footprint × archetype W/m²
- Grid proximity25% of score920.4 mi to substationHIFLD / SeerAI substations 2025
- Voltage class15% of score100345 kV nearestHIFLD transmission
- Footprint100163.2 acresOSM building footprint
- Underutilization82WARN-corroboratedTX WARN layoff notices
- Data confidence100100% fields · enrichedField coverage
Axes marked “% of score” are the weighted components of the headline composite (98). The rest are corroborating context.
Intelligence
The Firewheel Town Center is a strong candidate for a small data center or container-BESS deployment due to its underutilized power capacity and proximity to a high-voltage substation. However, the key risk lies in the potential for variable and seasonal load fluctuations typical of retail establishments. This may impact the overall feasibility of the project.
The Firewheel Town Center, a probable underutilized mall, presents an opportunity for repurposing its stranded power capacity. With an estimated load of 46.24 MW and a nearby 345 kV substation just 0.39 miles away, the site is well-positioned for a container-BESS or edge data center deployment, given the existing high-voltage service. The underutilization of the site is corroborated by multiple sources, suggesting a potential for significant stranded power capacity. However, the variable load profile of a retail establishment poses a key risk that must be carefully evaluated and mitigated through detailed analysis and potential infrastructure investments.
Underutilization signals
- Chewy Inc. Fullfillment Center · Dallas, Dallas County, TX674 layoffs · 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000
- Interceramic Corporate Office and Distribution Center · Carrollton, Dallas County, TX118 layoffs · 2023-03-31T00:00:00.000
- Makita U.S.A., Inc. Distribution Center · Wilmer, Dallas County, TX4 layoffs · 2023-06-28T00:00:00.000