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

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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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