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Transformer Lead Times in 2026: A Buyer's Guide
MARKET DATA

May 11, 2026

Transformer Lead Times in 2026: A Buyer's Guide

Current lead times for high-voltage transformers have stretched to 36-48 months. What's driving the queue, which manufacturers are fastest, and how operators are working around the shortage.

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Inside the Riot/AMD Deal: What the $311M Lease Actually Means
DEAL INTELLIGENCE

May 4, 2026

Inside the Riot/AMD Deal: What the $311M Lease Actually Means

Riot Platforms signed a 10-year lease with AMD for 25MW at its Rockdale site. A breakdown of the deal structure, the implied $/MW economics, and what this signals for the next wave of mining-to-AI transactions.

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How to Evaluate an AI Colocation Operator: A 12-Point Checklist
PLAYBOOK

April 27, 2026

How to Evaluate an AI Colocation Operator: A 12-Point Checklist

Power reliability, cooling readiness, fiber connectivity, credit quality, and operational track record. The full checklist Nexus uses when vetting operators for our buyer network.

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ERCOT Power Pricing for AI Data Centers: Q2 2026 Update
MARKET DATA

April 20, 2026

ERCOT Power Pricing for AI Data Centers: Q2 2026 Update

Current PPA rates across ERCOT, comparison to MISO and PJM benchmarks, and where pricing is heading as AI buildout accelerates.

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Neocloud Funding Tracker: Q1 2026 Capital Raises
DEAL INTELLIGENCE

April 13, 2026

Neocloud Funding Tracker: Q1 2026 Capital Raises

Running tally of every disclosed neocloud raise this quarter, capital partners, valuations, and stated use of proceeds. Updated weekly.

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Selling Your Mining Facility: What Buyers Actually Want to See
PLAYBOOK

April 6, 2026

Selling Your Mining Facility: What Buyers Actually Want to See

A practical guide for mining operators preparing to sell. What due diligence materials matter, how to position the asset, and what determines whether you get mining-hosting value or AI-ready value.

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The North American Interconnection Queue, Mapped
MARKET DATA

March 30, 2026

The North American Interconnection Queue, Mapped

Which ISOs are fastest, which are stuck, average wait times by region, and how to evaluate whether a queued site is actually developable on a viable timeline.

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Why TeraWulf is Exiting Bitcoin Mining Entirely
DEAL INTELLIGENCE

March 23, 2026

Why TeraWulf is Exiting Bitcoin Mining Entirely

TeraWulf is the most decisive pivot in the public mining sector. A strategic analysis of why they're going pure-play AI, what signals this sends, and which miners are likely to follow.

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Hosting Contract Negotiation: Five Provisions That Always Matter
PLAYBOOK

March 16, 2026

Hosting Contract Negotiation: Five Provisions That Always Matter

Curtailment terms, pause provisions, default and cure language, assignment rights, and dispute resolution. The five contract provisions Nexus pays the most attention to in colocation deals.

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