Global Switch signs eight-year renewable power deal with RWE for London data centre
23 January 2026
Global Switch has announced an eight-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE to supply wind-generated electricity for its London Docklands data centre. The deal involves sourcing around 70 GWh of renewable energy annually from RWE’s Brechfa Forest West onshore wind farm in south-west Wales, with supplies commencing in January 2026 and continuing through 2033.
The Brechfa Forest West wind farm, which became operational in 2018, comprises 28 turbines with a total capacity of 57.4 MW. RWE, described as the UK’s largest power generator and a global renewables operator, will provide the renewable energy that will power the London site, reinforcing Global Switch’s commitment to sustainability.
Find out more Matching high AI data centre throughput with OEM alternative transceivers
16 January 2026
George Ashwin, Channel Director at AddOn Networks
Artificial intelligence (AI), and the growing usage of IoT devices, edge and cloud computing applications continue to drive unprecedented changes to the UK data centre market. Industry research from August 2025 indicates that just under half of all new data centres being built within the country will be dedicated to AI, including infrastructure specifically designed to support the necessary training and workloads. These new facilities are characterised by specialist hardware, and significant power demands due to the sheer throughput of data.
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Regional partnership proposes Hartlepool and Darlington as UK’s next AI Growth Zones
14 January 2026
A collaborative proposal has been submitted to the UK Government to designate two sites in Hartlepool and Darlington as part of a new AI Growth Zone, aiming to position the Tees Valley area at the forefront of digital and technological development.
Backed by local MP Jonathan Brash and involving regional developer Hellens Group, a national data centre operator, and an investment firm, the bid centers on establishing cutting-edge data centre infrastructure with significant power capacity and sustainable features.
Find out more Ark Data Centres unveils UK’s first medium-voltage, AI-ready power infrastructure
13 January 2026
Ark Data Centres has launched a pioneering project at its Surrey campus, collaborating with ABB and JCA to deploy the UK’s first turnkey medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system designed explicitly for AI workloads.
Central to this initiative is a 25MVA capacity, establishing a new benchmark for high-density GPU clusters and supporting the rapid growth of AI-driven data center operations.
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