Plans unveiled for Manchester energy park which aims to host 'Europe's largest' data centre

BusinessGreen staff
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Credit: Carlton Power
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Credit: Carlton Power

Carlton Power and Eclipse Power Optimise joint venture aims to develop private grid network for the park backed by 500MW of onsite low carbon power generation

Plans to develop a major green energy park in Manchester capable of powering one of "Europe's largest" data centres with its own low carbon power infrastructure have been unveiled as part of a joint agreement...

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