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Energy Risks Rise for Hands-On Tech Giants

The Wall Street Journal

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January 17, 2026

Hyperscalers are getting involved in earlier stages of power development

Energy Risks Rise for Hands-On Tech Giants

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai

(KYLE GOOD/BLOOMBERG NEWS)

Tech giants are sick of waiting around for electricity. But locking in future power means taking on more upfront risk.

The Wall Street Journal

This story is from the January 17, 2026 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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