data centers

"Data centres are a core component of the UK’s digital and economic fabric, designated as Critical National Infrastructure."

"Demand for UK data centres continues to accelerate, driven by cloud adoption, artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure. "

"On the 10 June 2026 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed his ambition for the capital to become a global leader in sustainable data centre innovation and AI infrastructure. "

"As the National Energy System Operator (NESO) progresses reordering the grid connection queue for generation projects, an equally significant shift is proposed for all demand connections, including data centres"

"As data centre requirements continue to expand to meet surging demand, traditional water intensive cooling methods are facing greater scrutiny due to their negative environmental impact."

"In 2024, data centre investment volumes soared to new heights, driven by the rapid adoption of AI, cloud computing, and digitalisation across industries. "

"It’s no secret that the UK grid is overwhelmed, oversubscribed and outdated. The grid has not developed in line with our need for more electricity, evolving technologies and drive towards renewable energy infrastructure."

"The European AI market will reach €76.5bn this year, up by 25.9% compared to 2023, and then show an annual growth rate of 15.9% until 2030. The expanding footprint of AI applications is ushering in a paradigm shift within the realm of data centres."