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UK Data Center Turns to Gas as Burnham Moves to Fix Grid Delays

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 29 September 2026, 12:04 UTC By Jessica Shankleman 1 min read
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A planned UK data center has proposed relying mainly on gas generators for power while it waits at least a decade for a firm connection to the electricity grid, raising objections from local residents.

A planned UK data center has proposed relying mainly on gas generators for power while it waits at least a decade for a firm connection to the electricity grid, raising objections from local residents.
UK (LOCATION) Burnham Moves (ORG)
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