UK’s most polluting power plant could power country’s largest AI datacentre
The short version
The Drax power station plans to develop the UK’s largest AI datacentre through a £20bn deal, despite being the nation's biggest CO2 emitter.
Key takeaways
- Drax will build a datacentre with over 1 GW capacity by 2028.
- The site currently produces nearly 5% of the UK's electricity.
- The project is expected to attract over £20bn in investment.
- Regulatory approvals are needed before Drax can supply the datacentre directly.
Overall sentiment
MixedThe deal highlights economic potential but raises sustainability concerns due to emissions.
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