The Sherpa Signal · 2026-09-19 RARE PAIRING
1.7 GW Texas Clean Energy Powers Oracle AI Expansion
Oracle secures massive clean energy PPAs from RWE, ENGIE, Clearway, Scout.
Oracle signs over 1.7 GW of clean energy deals in Texas to power AI data centers
Oracle's direct procurement of 1.7 GW of clean energy in Texas reveals a strategic shift towards self-sufficiency for its AI data centers, bypassing traditional utility channels. This move locks in long-term power costs and green credentials, directly impacting the operational leverage of Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and setting a new precedent for hyperscale data center development.
Parties
- RWE (Supplier)
- ENGIE (Supplier)
- Oracle (Offtaker)
- Clearway Energy (Supplier)
- Scout Clean Energy (Supplier)
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