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Drax plans a £20B AI data centre at Britain’s largest power station

Source: The Next WebAlina Maria StanNovember 4, 2026
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Drax, which operates Britain's largest power station in North Yorkshire, announced plans to develop an AI data centre in collaboration with Brookfield and Radiant. The project could eventually support more than 1GW of computing capacity, with total investment potentially exceeding £20 billion. The location at an existing power generation facility provides significant infrastructure and energy resources for AI computing.

Key points

  • £20bn planned investment for AI data centre at UK's largest power station
  • Partnership includes Drax, Brookfield, and Radiant
  • Facility could host over 1GW of computing capacity
  • Located in North Yorkshire

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