12% of the UK's AI datacentre power demand by 2030. £75 billion market21 Apr 2026 12:31
Operational Profile
Business Model: The company operates a portfolio of "reserve power" sites that balance the UK national grid during peak demand or renewable intermittency.
Strategic Goal: They aim to develop 1 GW of AI-dedicated power campuses across the UK within the next 36 months, targeting roughly 12% of the UK's AI datacentre power demand by 2030.
Key Projects:
Pyebridge (Derbyshire): 9 MW gas-powered site (currently operational with record generation reported in early 2026).
Hindlip (Worcester): 7.5 MW standby generation facility currently in its final construction phase.
Others: Bordesley (5 MW), Rochdale (4.4 MW), and Stather (2.4 MW).
UK AI data centres are experiencing a massive boom, with over £28 billion in planned investment and a market value projected to reach USD 22.65 billion by 2030. Data centres currently contribute £4.7 billion in annual gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy, with potential for an additional £44 billion by 2035. Key investments include a £10bn AI data centre in Blyth and £5bn in Google investments.
Key Value Drivers and Trends
Massive Investment Pipeline: Major projects are planned, including Microsoft developing four new sites and DC01UK developing a £3.9bn campus in Hertfordshire.
Economic Contribution: Data centres have been designated as critical national infrastructure by the UK government. The AI sector itself contributes £11.8 billion in GVA and includes over 5,800 companies.
Regional Growth: The government is establishing five "AI Growth Zones" and encouraging development in areas like Scotland and the North East to balance investment, which may offer reduced electricity costs for sites, such as a £24/MWh discount in Scotland.
Growth Projections: The UK data centre market is set for rapid expansion at a CAGR of 19.2% through 2030.
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