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UK Power Plant to Fuel Nation's Largest AI Datacenter

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Drax, the UK's most polluting power plant, plans to build the country's largest AI datacenter on its site. The £20bn deal with Brookfield and Radiant aims for over 1 gigawatt capacity, with operations potentially starting in early 2028. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This project could secure jobs and boost the UK's AI capabilities, potentially revitalizing the site for a new technological era.

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The proposed AI datacentre at Drax may face grid capacity issues, potentially leading to reliance on polluting off-grid gas generation, undermining the UK's climate targets.

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The source confirms a £20bn plan to build a large AI datacentre at Drax, the UK's most polluting power plant, aiming for partial direct power supply by the early 2030s. It remains unclear how this aligns with UK climate targets and grid constraints; detailed plans on sustainable energy sourcing and regulatory approvals would clarify the project's environmental impact and feasibility.

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