National Grid to Build UK’s Largest Substation Near Teesside Datacentre
Deal marks step toward powering AI infrastructure in the north-east.
By Spark News Desk · · United Kingdom
National Grid has agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares of land on Teesside to build Britain’s largest electricity substation. The project could supply power to a nearby datacentre, part of the UK’s push to expand AI infrastructure.
The land is owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership. The move follows reports that the UK government selected the site for a new AI datacentre, with planning applications submitted for a 500,000 sq m project last year.
The substation is intended to support large-scale AI infrastructure in the region as the UK seeks to strengthen its digital economy.
Why it matters
The substation could provide the necessary energy to support a major AI datacentre, potentially advancing the UK’s digital infrastructure goals.
Sources
- National Grid to site biggest substation in UK near planned Teesside datacentre — The Guardian
- Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’ — TechCrunch
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