Power and energy
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Gas-backed UK data centres face emissions challenge
Two proposed UK data-centre campuses face scrutiny over plans for on-site gas generation while awaiting grid capacity, with campaigners modelling annual emissions above 4.5m tonnes under full-load assumptions.
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Italy’s data centre queue hits 95GW
Data-centre connection requests on Italy’s transmission system have reached 95.38GW, but only 1.88GW has advanced to the most mature stage, exposing the gap between queued and buildable capacity.
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Ireland reopens nuclear power debate
Ireland’s rising data-centre electricity demand has re-entered the country’s nuclear debate, despite statutory prohibitions that currently prevent nuclear fission from being authorised for electricity generation.
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Magnora secures Hämeenlinna grid connection
Magnora Data Center has secured a firm connection for its Hämeenlinna project, with energisation scheduled for early 2029 and a possible accelerated route into the second half of 2028.
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Dell’Oro sees $120bn infrastructure market
Dell’Oro expects worldwide data centre physical-infrastructure revenue to reach $120bn by 2030 as nearly 200GW of new capacity drives spending on cooling, power distribution, UPS systems, and other facility equipment.
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EU power group warns heat strain persists
European electricity-security officials say supply remains stable but tight as persistent heat and record-low water levels pressure generation, adding another stress point for electricity-intensive infrastructure across Central and South-East Europe.
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DayOne finances Singapore fuel-cell trial
DayOne has secured a S$530m green loan for a 20MW Singapore data centre combining hybrid cooling, solar generation, and a solid oxide fuel-cell power trial.
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North Lincolnshire presses 2.5GW AI zone bid
North Lincolnshire is pressing the government to approve an AI Growth Zone proposal spanning four campuses, up to 2.5GW of capacity, and more than £20bn of private investment.
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Charlton Gateway advances data centre plans
GLi is advancing plans for a large data centre at Charlton Gateway in Greenwich, with a new substation, dry cooling, and potential heat-reuse infrastructure.
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European data centre capacity heads for 13GW
Europe’s data centre capacity is forecast to grow by 20% to 13GW this year as AI demand accelerates while grid constraints continue to restrict new supply.