Jurisdiction

United Kingdom AI and Data-Center Policy

The atlas records 10 data-center facilities in the United Kingdom, and the 10 that report capacity total about 1,926 MW.

Where things stand

Post-Brexit the UK has taken a pro-innovation, principles-based AI approach that's deliberately distinct from the EU AI Act. Surging data center demand has pressured the grid hard enough that National Grid is now running a formal load-zone review.

Data-center facilities

10 tracked sites; 10 report capacity.

  • Equinix

    Slough, Berkshire, United KingdomOperational120 MWEcoGPT research

  • VIRTUS Data Centres

    Stockley Park, Slough, United KingdomOperational90 MWEcoGPT research

  • Telehouse (KDDI)

    London Docklands, London, United KingdomOperational73 MWEcoGPT research

  • Telehouse (KDDI)

    London Docklands, London, United KingdomUnder construction33 MWEcoGPT research

  • Google

    Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, United KingdomOperational100 MWEcoGPT research

  • Equinix

    South Mimms, Hertfordshire, United KingdomProposed250 MWEcoGPT research

  • Microsoft

    Park Royal, London, United KingdomUnder construction100 MWEcoGPT research

  • UK Atomic Energy Authority / Private Partner (TBD)

    Culham, Oxfordshire, United KingdomProposed500 MWEcoGPT research

  • Teesworks / Government / Private Partner (TBD)

    Middlesbrough, Teesside, United KingdomProposed500 MWEcoGPT research

  • Colt Data Centre Services

    Hayes, London, United KingdomUnder construction160 MWEcoGPT research

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