Lanarkshire AI datacentre to fully rely on National Grid despite renewables claim
Summary
DataVita has revised its energy plans for a proposed 500MW AI datacentre in Lanarkshire, saying it will be fully served by the National Grid. The company says its grid electricity will be covered by a renewable power purchase agreement, while direct connections to proposed wind and solar projects may be added later.Key Facts
- DataVita had previously said more than 1GW of renewable capacity would supply the datacentres through direct connections.
- The proposed datacentre is near Chapelhall, outside Airdrie, and is expected to have a capacity of 500MW.
- DataVita said the project could bring 3,400 jobs to Lanarkshire.
- The company’s plans are subject to commercial agreements, planning, grid access and consent processes.
- DataVita remains eligible for £202 million in wealth guarantees from the UK’s national wealth fund.
- The article reports that UK datacentre projects face years-long waits for grid connections and high energy costs.
- DataVita has proposed a wind and solar park in North Lanarkshire that could connect to the datacentres in the future.
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