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Four planned "hyperscale" data centres are already considering using gas-fired power to meet their electricity needs

ByHayley Mortimer and Adrian Goldberg, File on 4 Investigates
  • Published52 minutes ago

The UK government's ambition of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 could be undermined by its new deal on AI data centres, according to BBC research.

During Wednesday's Budget speech, Chancellor John Healey said data centres would be allowed to build onsite power generation while they wait for a grid connection.