National Grid acquires 29.5 hectares of land in Teesside to build Britain’s biggest substation, aiming to supply power to a planned AI datacentre. The project supports the UK’s push to expand AI infrastructure and attract investment in the north-east region. (GUARDIAN)
National Grid to site biggest substation in UK near planned Teesside datacentre
New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for large-scale AI infrastructureNational Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure.Last week, the company agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares (73 acres) of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership. The deal was first reported by Sky News. Continue reading...
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