Oracle Signed Wind Power Deal in Texas

The technology giant has secured renewable energy to power its growing network of artificial intelligence data centers.

Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Data Centers

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Oracle has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Scout Clean Energy to source electricity from the Ranchero Wind Farm in Crockett County. This deal is part of a broader investment by Oracle in over 1.7 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across Texas.

Why it matters

The investment helps Oracle work toward its goal of matching 100 percent of the electricity usage at its custom AI data centers with carbon-free sources by 2035. This initiative simultaneously provides support for the Texas energy grid.

The Ranchero Wind Farm has a 300-megawatt capacity, capable of powering 177,000 homes annually. Scout Clean Energy, which manages the site, currently oversees 2,000 megawatts of operating or under-construction renewable assets across 23 states.

The players

Oracle

This multinational computer technology corporation provides cloud engineering services and is aggressively expanding its AI data center infrastructure.

Scout Clean Energy

Based in Boulder, Colorado, this renewable energy developer and operator is a portfolio company of Brookfield.

The details

Under the agreement, Oracle will source carbon-free electricity to support the high power demands of its AI data centers. The partnership also provides economic benefits to the local community, with the Ranchero Wind Farm contributing over $57 million in property taxes to Crockett County over the project's lifetime.

The Ranchero Wind Farm reached commercial operations in 2019.
Scout Clean Energy announced the signing of the VPPA on October 7, 2026.
Oracle targets 100 percent carbon-free electricity for its AI centers by 2035.

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The Tech Race

This deal underscores the ongoing trend of major tech companies bypassing traditional grids to secure dedicated, large-scale carbon-free energy for AI infrastructure. As data centers consume more power, firms are shifting toward direct partnerships with renewable projects to manage their carbon footprints.

For local Texas residents, this investment helps bolster the state's energy grid, potentially improving reliability as electricity demand grows. Taxpayers in Crockett County will see direct long-term financial benefits through the $57 million in property taxes generated by the wind farm.

The takeaway

Large-scale renewable energy agreements are becoming essential tools for technology firms to sustain high-intensity AI operations. These projects offer a path to decarbonization while providing significant local economic stimulus through tax revenue and job support.