UK’s most polluting power plant could power country’s largest AI datacentre
Britain's most polluting power plant, operated by FTSE 250 company Drax, is being repurposed for AI infrastructure in a major £20 billion investment. The project partners Drax with infrastructure investor Brookfield and AI platform Radiant to develop a datacentre capable of supporting more than 1 gigawatt of power, targeting operational status in early 2028. The deal represents a major shift in the site's purpose and signals significant UK investment in AI infrastructure.
Key points
- £20bn deal to convert Drax power plant into AI datacentre.
- Target capacity: over 1 gigawatt, expected operational by early 2028.
- Partnership includes Drax (owner), Brookfield (infrastructure), and Radiant (AI platform).
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