data centres

The government has big ambitions for AI and clean power - and reforms required to support data centres could have positive ripple effects on the energy transition, writes techUK's Katie Davies

Mark Bjornsgaard explains how Deep Green is designing data centres so the power they consume is used twice, and why the company is more than just 'the swimming pool guys'

UK's first trial of AI grid technology shows data centres can adjust power needs in real time, rather than be 'always on' assets

Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry into potential emissions, energy, and water impacts from UK's growing fleet of power-hungry data centres

Energy UK and CBI urge Ministers to work with businesses to identify reforms that can curb energy costs, as fresh warnings are issued over soaring data centre electricity demand

Report warns rapid expansion of renewables is largely covering fast-growing energy demand from data centres and cooling systems rather than displacing fossil fuels

Global electricity use expected to rise rapidly through to 2030, but new clean power projects mean emissions should remain flat

Government urged to develop heat network infrastructure required to turn waste heat from data centres into low-cost heating for millions of households and businesses

The REA's Rollo Maschietto argues renewables can play a critical role in meeting soaring demand for power from new AI data centres

Climate tech deal count hits four-year low, but average deal size increases to levels not seen since 2020, new study finds