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AI Market · Forecast desk · hit · power

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A named hyperscaler announces a >1GW behind-the-meter or off-grid generation deal for AI data centers by August 31, 2026.

Back to the bookIssue 2026-W25Evidence ↗

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hitcalled at 68%resolved September 1, 2026brier contribution 0.102

Amazon confirmed Aug 7+ that it acquired GW Ranch in Texas and will buy power from Pacifico Energy's planned 7.65GW behind-the-meter generation complex for an on-site AI data center — a named hyperscaler >1GW off-grid/BTM deal by Aug 31.

Evidence: https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/energy-power-supply/amazon-explores-grid-connection-for-8-000-acre-ai-campus