US data center self-generation plans 90GW… actual operation 2GW
Original headline미 데이터센터 자체 발전 계획 90GW…실제 가동은 2GW
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US data centers had roughly 90GW of behind-the-meter (BTM) generation projects announced as of mid-2026, but only about 2GW was actually operational, according to Cleanview, with the pipeline figure including projects still in announcement and permitting stages. BTM generation places power plants on the customer side of the utility meter to supply electricity on-site, and the gap between planned and operating capacity underscores how early most projects remain. The disparity matters because it signals that a large share of data-center power demand is still unbuilt, leaving actual supply far behind headline targets. Attention now turns to US regulatory proceedings over who bears the cost of grid interconnection and capacity expansion as self-generation grows.
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US data centers, Cleanview, FERC