powerOCTOBER 24, 2026 • 14:30 CET
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MegaWatt Intelligence Desk
Executive Briefing (TL;DR)
- US data center land spending hit roughly $6 billion in the first half of 2026, as power access now drives land value and pricing more than location alone

AI Data Center Land Buying Hits $6B as Power Premiums Rise
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US data center land spending hit roughly $6 billion in the first half of 2026, as power access now drives land value and pricing more than location alone.
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