UK regulator proposes hefty deposits from data centres for power demands
Upcoming data centre projects in the UK could face deposits ranging from £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt to cover power demands, according to a regulator proposal.
The UK's energy regulator has suggested imposing fees on new data centre projects to account for their electricity demand. The proposed charges range between £237,500 and £712,500 per megawatt of power capacity. This measure aims to address the increasing pressure data centres place on the power grid as their energy consumption rises.
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