Energy Comparison

Mixed vs Renewable

Mixed-energy and renewable-energy are the two most common power sourcing profiles in the AI data center index. Renewable-designated facilities source power primarily from solar, wind, or geothermal under long-term purchase agreements or direct generation. Mixed-energy facilities draw from a blend of renewable and conventional sources — often reflecting grid-connected campuses in markets where pure renewable supply is unavailable or where baseload requirements exceed renewable availability. The mix between these two categories reflects the gap between AI operators' sustainability commitments and grid reality.