Computerweekly iconComputerweeklySep 21, 2026

Will new grid rules put the future of UK datacentres at risk?

Ofgem's proposed commitment fees aim to clear grid-clogging data centres, but could the upfront costs deter viable projects and threaten the UK's AI ambitions?

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Ofgem's proposed commitment fees aim to clear grid-clogging data centres, but could the upfront costs deter viable projects and threaten the UK's AI ambitions?

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