Hut 8, which develops AI data-centre campuses on power sites, said Energy Capacity Under Exclusivity rose by 1,300 MW in the third quarter of 2026 to 3,180 MW across multiple regions
Hut 8 reported that Energy Capacity Under Exclusivity was 3,180 MW across multiple regions in the third quarter of 2026. This was measured by Hut 8 and reported in its Form 8-K Ex. 99.1 on November 4, 2026. This number represents the total energy capacity under exclusivity for Hut 8.
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Exclusive rights to gigawatts of power are the scarce step before AI campuses can be financed and built, so exclusivity growth is an early read on future AI capacity.
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