2.Data centres could slash power costs using gasDevelopers in Britain eye connections to the gas grid to overcome power problems.
3.AI in the UK: What’s the state of play?Data Centre: Demand caught up with Matt Hawkins of CUDO Compute to discuss the development of artificial intelligence in Britain.
4.What do you need from demand connections reform?A data centre in Ireland has overcome difficulties connecting to the grid by building the first onsite gas-fired generation system in Europe.
Access to energy is biggest problem facing European data centresLong connection times and challenges accessing the grid are not just a UK phenomenon.
AI Growth Zones are ‘a policy decision without a business case’Government denies it failed to consult with industry on development of special areas for data centre development.
AVK launches integrated electrical package for data centres
Bechtel to scale up NVIDIA simulation tool for factoriesBechtel will modularise the NVIDIA Omniverse blueprint to accelerate multi-generation, gigawatt‑scale AI infrastructure.
Bitcoin miner and liquid cooling pioneer join forcesCleanSpark is working with Submer on an infrastructure platform that integrates power generation, data centre development and AI.
British data centres unconcerned about drought risksHouse of Lords committee hears that data centres are expecting water supplies to be maintained even as increasing scarcity bites.
Campaign calls for moratorium on new data centre buildCommunity and environmental groups want to ban development of new data centres in America, citing soaring electricity bills, land prices, and potential job losses.
Data centre at Cambois, Northumberland, creates thousands of jobWorks begin on campus in Blyth as Northeast strives to become AI hub.
Data centre boom ‘could account for 10% of US emissions’Centres powered by fracked gas pose a threat to the environment.
Data centre developers to pay fee to keep connections offerOfgem takes aim at zombie projects in the connections queue.
Data centres solve power quandary by bringing their ownA data centre in Ireland has overcome difficulties connecting to the grid by building the first onsite gas-fired generation system in Europe.
Data centres stunting development of housing in LondonReport calls for centres to be given a special use case as the grid groans under the strain.
DayOne hyperscaler financing marks largest private capital raise in sectorDayOne Data Centers has raised billions in equity financing in landmark deal.
‘Don’t sugarcoat data centre environmental impacts’Reporting about sustainability should reflect reality and take into account the wider digital supply chain.
Five technology trends shaping data centre developmentData centres are employing advanced power systems, liquid cooling, on-site generation and digital twins as they are deployed at pace.
Gas will be vital to powering data centres to 2035, says reportDespite the rise of renewable energy, gas will play a crucial role in powering data centres in the years to come.
Geospatial data provides ‘helicopter view’ of planning issuesData centre operators should make more use of geospatial data to determine the feasibility of development sites, an expert has said.
Gradiant to deliver UK hyperscaler water treatment centreFacility in Oxfordshire will support leading AI and cloud infrastructure provider.
Grid connection delays hampering sustainability effortsDifficulties getting connections are forcing data centre developers to turn to gas-fired plant.
Heat networks should be critical infrastructure to take heat from data centresFollowing the classification of data centres as CNI, the government should do the same with heat networks to make use of the energy expended in data centre operation.
Joint venture moves to establish hyperscale site in Osaka, JapanESR and Colt Data Centre Services are to develop the first phase of a 130MW hyperscale data centre site in Minoh City, Osaka.
Microgrids promise cheaper power and less queueingOnsite gas or HVO-powered generators are expected to power data centres to overcome connections hurdles – and ultimately cut power costs.
New data centre will deliver more reliable satellite TV servicesSATLINE has opened a new UK data centre delivering faster, more reliable satellite connectivity.
Ofgem concerned about deluge of new data centresRegulator planning to find a way to stem flow of new projects as connections reform kicks in.
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'Question marks’ over whether AI workloads will be deployed in UKGrid connection problems and energy prices cast doubt on AI expansion.
Renewable-powered inference cloud takes shapeFirst inference cloud powered by renewable energy develops in Scotland.
Secure grid and stable regulation spur Australian data centre marketRapid AI adoption is driving increased data centre demand in Australia.
Slough is Europe’s first 1GW data centre zoneNew report reveals economic and societal contribution data centres make to town west of London.
SoftBank takes 11% of Open AI with $22.5 billion investmentJapanese breakthrough technology investor takes big stake in Open AI in wake of deal to acquire data centre and digital infrastructure firm DigitalBridge.
Sustainable data centres: Five strategies for success
Telewest breaks ground on ultra-connected London facilityTelehouse International Corporation, a global data centre service provider, has broken ground on the new Telehouse West Two data centre at its London Docklands campus is said to be the most connected data centre campus in Europe.
UK data centres lobby government for energy bill reliefMany tech companies are ineligible for support with energy costs under the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.
What do you need from demand connections reform?Grab your chance to engage with the power sector by filling out our poll.
Why flexible AI factories could solve the connections conundrumA National Grid trial has proven data centres for training can dramatically adjust energy consumption at times of high demand.
Will the UK be an AI maker, or an AI taker?Data centres are in vogue in Britain but energy costs could dampen the creativity of the bright young things developing the next ChatGPT.
