New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projectsNational Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre, as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure.Last week the company agreed to purchase 73 acres of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership. The deal was first reported by Sky News. Continue reading...
National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre
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The Guardian - UK BusinessBy Lauren Almeida
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projects National Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre, as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure. Last week the company agreed to purchase 73 acres of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership. The deal was first reported by Sky Ne
Key Takeaways
- National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre.
- Last week the company agreed to purchase 73 acres of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership.
- The deal was first reported by Sky News.
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