National Grid Plans UK's Largest Substation to Power New AI Datacentre on Teesside
National Grid has agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares on Teesside to build Britain’s biggest electricity substation, intended to supply power to a large planned AI datacentre nearby. This infrastructure aims to boost the north-east UK's capacity to attract significant investment in AI showcases and computing power.
Why it matters
Expanding AI infrastructure with large-scale power supply is critical for regional economic growth and Europe's competitive positioning in AI technology development.
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