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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

Wednesday, July 29, 2026


Britain's electricity regulator proposed charging data centre operators deposits of £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt for new projects. The fees would be required before construction begins. The regulator did not specify the total number of projects or facilities affected by the proposal.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q90q9qnn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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