// AI news · 2026-11-07 · Guardian Tech
Lanarkshire Datacentre Fully Grid-Served
DataVita has revised its Lanarkshire AI datacentre plan to rely fully on the National Grid, retracting earlier claims of 1GW renewable energy supply.
Published 2026-11-07 18:00 (Beijing time)Source Guardian TechAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
The company states future renewable connections via wind and solar farms are possible, though current power comes through a renewable power purchase agreement. This shift raises concerns about the feasibility of the UK's AI strategy amid high energy costs and grid access delays.
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02Key points
- DataVita now confirms full grid reliance for Lanarkshire datacentre.
- Future renewable integration via wind/solar farms in North Lanarkshire is possible.
- Original 1GW renewable claim is now conditional on commercial agreements.
- Energy feasibility of UK AI strategy remains under scrutiny
03Source
Lanarkshire AI datacentre to fully rely on National Grid despite renewables claim
Guardian Tech · published 2026-11-07 18:00 Beijing time
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